If One Wakes

Alexis T.

• Artist Statement

  Inspired by Emily Dickinson's poem, "Dreams--are well--but Waking's better," this short film critiques societal awareness and consciousness through the dichotomy between dreams and wakefulness, day and night, that's been flipped on its head, where intimidating, perhaps terrible, yet undeniable realities of our world are preferable to artificial, misleading dreamscapes.

• Creative Statement

  Exploring and expressing my creativity has made me feel fulfilled artistically and emotionally, unlike other work I do. Art has allowed me to create and feel proud of my process and creations.