Artist Statement

Larissa M Rosa

Artist Statement

            There are many people in the world who are overlooked every single day.  Dismissed, and often forced to live a life separate from society.  I intend to open the minds and hearts of my audience with my art.  I aspire to spread awareness with my work; a focus on documentaries and narrative cinema. With a sharp eye on each individual aspect that must marry in order to create a realistic and compelling film, I aim to recreate the lives of the ignored and share them with the world.   I want to make their laughter, Our laughter; their struggle, Our struggle; their achievements, Our achievements; so we can begin to come together as a community, filled with understanding and compassion, ready to band together and help each other live to the best of our abilities. 

              Knowing some of these amazing and forgotten people, quite personally, I am inspired and honored to be able to share their stories with the world through my brand of art.  I am quirky, off beat, unpredictable, silly, and sarcastic, and I aim to show this through my work.  I believe that not every documentary should be dry and dull.  I want my audience to enjoy the experience I lay before them, and walk away a little more knowledgeable because of it.  I am fascinated by the intricacy of creating a room, and the importance small objects can hold during a powerful scene.  John Waters, Joel and Ethan Cohen, and Quentin Tarrantino are among my favorite directors, because of their unique styles and intense attention to detail.  I am very excited to hone my skills and start sharing the stories of all the beautiful people around me with the world.