what we do not in class

being that all of my original photos were lost, i quickly came up with a new theme....how we spend our time when we aren't learning. although this could also take place in a lecture hall (just because we're present doesn't mean our minds are) i decided to keep all the pictures outside of any classroom or learning environment. Some of us study, some of us sleep, some just hang out or eat. Our school days aren't completely defined by academics. There's more to our days than just that.

artist statement

When I was younger, I thought it would be the greatest thing in the world to be an actress. I was lucky enough to have parents who supported my dream, and although they had no idea what they were doing, they enrolled me into an acting school. From there, i made it into an agency and began to work. However, one day things seemed to click for me. What I really wanted to do was not be in  front of the camera, but behind it. Once again with the support of my parents I enrolled into Long Island High School for the Arts despite my limited directing experience and actually made it. Since that mini epiphany my whole life has changed. I find inspiration for my work in the most random and sometimes most obvious places. From the stories my abuela tells me about her life in Venezuela, to a conversation a man is having with himself on the subway, I am inspired to write a script or screenplay. Music also strongly influences me. Often when I hear a song that speaks to me I immediately begin to create a video that goes along with it in my head. I like to explore relationships between people-not necessarily romantic ones, but all different types. Everywhere I go I find an idea for a character or for a script. At this point it may seem like I am inspired by everything and everyone but that's not true. Film making is like story telling and almost anything can be made into a story if you twist it the right way. Growing up I was always an excellent liar. I guess coming up with stories was always destined to be my occupation. At least now I get to make those stories happen, even if only in front of a camera.