Small Scale Fabricated Photography, Toy Photography History, Art Creation Musings
I've had a number of days lately where I've found myself with hours to fill and very few ways to fill them.Sometimes it's a matter of where I am and what I'm able to do. Other times, I have the freedom to do something but not necessarily the energy. Either way, I've found myself searching... Continue Reading →
I’ve been dreaming quite vividly, but letting the memories fade when they don’t seem useful for art. Maybe I need to stop deciding so quickly which dreams are worth keeping.
A trip to Publix resulted in an enormous pumpkin, an afternoon of carving with family, and a delicious batch of freshly roasted pumpkin seeds. I had plans for some Halloween toy photography, too, but unfortunately forgot my action figures, camera, and nearly the pumpkin itself!
In October 2026, I traveled to the Arkansas Ozarks for a week of rock climbing with First Descents. It was my first opportunity to really get to know others living with multiple sclerosis. Between the climbing, unexpected wildlife encounters, new friendships, and a few reminders of what my body can still do, I returned home with quite a bit to think about.
After years of personal challenges, including health issues and a divorce, Tourmaline . resumes creative endeavors by exploring dream research through photography. They examine the interplay of diagnoses like Multiple Sclerosis and ADHD in shaping their dreams, and how physical discomfort influences the narratives they create. This work captures the essence of their unique neurological experience.
Tourmaline . mourns the loss of Wolfgang, a beloved family member who greatly impacted her life. Struggling with grief after three months, the author reflects on their deep connection and the void left behind. They explore coping through a voice note, discovering parallels between their emotional experience and Freud's free association technique.
One day I'll get my life together- a sentiment I often think to myself. But maybe it is together, just a little disjointed.
There is something sacred about working in inches when miles feel impossible. Following a nomination for the Wynn Newhouse Awards, I considered what it means to build small worlds with multiple sclerosis, and to be seen within them.