I’m a filmmaker and photographer living in Brooklyn, NY. I started doing art photography at Bard College and for my thesis did a series of self-portraits going about my everyday life to remind myself that the only thing I am is me. The series turned into a National Billboard Campaign in France. Seven of my self-portraits appeared on 12,000 billboards and they called me “Jean-Patrick”. I contributed photographs to Big Magazine, Vice Magazine, Tiny Vices and Blackbook Magazine.
I started Kendi Ties a men’s clothing line from 2006-2010 and was interested in using photography and video to create the unique brand identity. I made all of the photographs and videos for the line emphasizing playfulness and humor. The line was carried in Barney’s New York, Opening Ceremony, Rogan, United Bamboo, and Colette, Paris. Articles appeared in the New York Times, and GQ amongst other publications.
In 2010 I started making narrative films. “Crocker” is a 16 minute narrative short, and explores elements of teen delusion, misplaced emotions, and small town drudgery. I co-wrote Mine To Kill, an existential thriller, which was a finalist in the Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab and currently in pre-production.