I am a writer and historian of art, film, and visual culture. Much of my research considers ethical and eco-political aspects of land and its aesthetic representation. I am currently a Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London. I earned my PhD at Harvard University in 2021. I am a BBC New Generation Thinker 2024. My first book, Land Cinema in an Age of Extraction, is forthcoming with the University of California Press. I am represented by Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates.
As a BBC New Generation Thinker, I contribute to BBC Radio programmes including Free Thinking, and Thinking Allowed. Dwi hefyd yn darlledu yn Gymraeg ar Radio Cymru. Read more...
Curating
I curate film seasons and screenings, and introduce films at venues including BFI National Film Theatre and The Barbican.
My writing has appeared in books on cinema and landscape, and in articles for Screen, MIRAJ, and Journal of Climate Resilience & Climate Justice. Read more...
Arts Juries
I have served on numerous festival juries and am a Nominator for Prix Pictet. Read about 10 favourite films here...
I regularly host film screenings at venues such as the British Film Institute, give public talks, and present at national and international conferences. Read More...
Biography
With a background in Wales, England, Japan, and the USA, I have a broad portfolio of linguistic and cultural expertise, and a continued fascination with place. Read more...
Journalism
I regularly review films, festivals, biennials, and exhibitions for magazines including Sight & Sound, Frieze, Film Comment, and Art Asia Pacific.
Workshop Facilitation
I am available as a speaker and facilitator for workshops on: writing with images; creative writing with film; gallery writing; landscape writing.
