Stories

Work I make for the love of it. The story behind each series, in my own words.

Motion Through the Years

“Motion Through the Years” portrays the graceful movements of three dancers spanning different ages, each embodying the essence of motion: a fundamental aspect of life itself. Motion is not merely a physical action but a vital force that sustains us, driving the rhythm of our existence.

These dancers, whom my mother, Annette Ellis, once taught, serve as living embodiments of this profound truth. Despite her own physical limitations, my mother instilled in her students a deep appreciation for the beauty and significance of movement. As I gaze upon these images, I am reminded of my mother's indomitable spirit, which continues to radiate through the fluid motions of these remarkable individuals, transcending time and space.

Dancer in red mid-leap with motion trails on a dark stage
Dancer in green mid-movement, multiple exposures trailing across a dark stage
Dancer in blue spinning with motion trails on a dark stage

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