Almost Forgotten (2015 -)

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I never felt a part of the world that I have lived in. From an early age, I spent many of my days dreaming of being in fairytales and yearned to live in more romantic, idyllic settings. I longed to find that universe where I could feel a sense of belonging, and it was in places that had evidence of an ancient past that I found peace, solace and beauty within. Being from the United States and growing up in New York, I knew these places didn’t exist. Having moved to France 11 years ago, however, I have found these places in abundance.

 

This is also a time where modern technology has created a disconnect from the human spirit and where the idea of the romantic image is slowly disappearing. In addition, as I have seen in this country, the interest in the preservation of tradition and history is waning with each new generation. Because of these reasons as well, I seek, even more, to find and connect to places and ideals of romanticism.

 

Lastly, while these posed performances seem familiar in a cosplay universe, these images act more as a response to or even documentation of the places I have connected to which helps me in establishing some roots to a world that I finally feel part of.

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I have spent more than a decade exploring castles and ruins in ile-de-France and Brittany which has barely “scratched the surface” of this beautiful country where one can find these places at every turn. I will continue to explore as long as I can so this series is considered one that will evolve over time.