Alex’s Projects she loveS most
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Moments are so fleeting.
Lately, I’ve been learning to let go of the need to capture every moment perfectly.
With each of these pieces, you learn something about me as a creator. I hope they show you the kinds of stories I love to tell and the values I hold close. More than anything, I want to keep creating work that feels personal and honest.
I hope you connect with these stories as much as I do.
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Thank you.
-Alex
Over the years, I’ve felt paralyzed by the thought that my work isn’t good enough to share — that my ideas aren’t original, that someone else has already done them, and done them better.
While healing from this mindset, I began leaning more into film photography — specifically using my mom’s 35mm Nikon FG, a camera she’s had since college.
As a filmmaker, I’m always drawn to the in-between — the moments that surround the still image. Looking through my mom’s viewfinder, there’s something so nostalgic that it pulls me in.
To capture the essence of these fleeting moments, I started using my phone to shoot through the viewfinder, hoping to reflect the feelings I’m experiencing.
I just hope people can find beauty in the moments in between — and in the imperfect act of preserving memory.
I love my friends — and I love forcing them to spend time with me.
In this series, I invite myself into their homes and have them cook me their favorite meals.
So often, people are too aware of the camera to truly be themselves. But by being in their own space, I’m able to capture my friends, our dynamic, and enjoy a nice meal together.
More than anything, this series is about capturing a moment in time.
There’s this rare kind of alchemy that happens when you finally settle into your found community.
And then you blink – and suddenly, you’re in a new city, surrounded by a whole new cast of characters.
This series aims to offer a slice of life before it all changes.
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During my senior year of college, a good friend of mine, Jo, came to me with the news that they were transitioning.
I immediately offered my heartfelt congratulations and support.
Jo then entrusted me with documenting their journey. I was deeply moved by this, and I’ve done my best to honor that trust.
Most of my films lean toward vérité: unscripted, guided by life as it unfolds. And Jo’s story was no different. There was no set plan — I simply followed their life, capturing the journey they were allowing me to be a part of.
Then, COVID hit. Jo couldn’t afford the upfront cost of top surgery, so we organized a Zoom fundraiser by screening an early cut of the film.
Together, we raised over $11,000, which completely covered their costs. Once Jo’s insurance came through, the remaining funds were donated to #FORTHEGWORLS, a nonprofit supporting Black trans folks.
Though it’s been years since that first screening, this remains one of my most meaningful projects. We’ve filmed more since, and I hope to one day find the time and support to finish the documentary.
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POSTCARD PROJECT
For a long time, I struggled to see myself as a creative.
I thought, I’m just documenting what’s already there. I don’t actually make anything — I just capture.
But this postcard series has given me the space to reflect on what I create - and to recognize that what I do is, in fact, a form of art.
Over the past two years, I’ve written and mailed out over 200 postcards — to friends, family, colleagues — as a simple “thank you” for crossing paths with me in this lifetime.
It’s helped me stay connected to my community and, most importantly, allowed me to finally claim what I am: an artist, a creator.
In many ways, it’s become one of my favorite creative endeavors.