My Sweet Elora
The Shape of Knowing
What once Was

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What once Was (2022- ongoing)

The Ardennes region was once thriving with life,  until major industries shifted their focus to larger cities. In the wake of this migration and neglegence, the area has gradually slipped into a state of impermanence.

Those who continue to call this region home often find themselves turning back to the land, relying on it for their livelihood.  

Hunting, in particular, embodies this relationship.
For many in the Ardennes, hunting is not a means of survival but a tradition that binds them to the land.
This tradition is not without complexity. Modern hunting often shifts from necessity to recreation, raising concerns about its impact on the ecosystems of the Ardennes. The hunt is a confrontational and contradicatory ordeal; a place where hyper-masculinity and nature co-exist.

In this work i document the land, the people that inhabit it and how they interact with the complicated tradition of hunting within this region.