alexis joy hagestad

Alexis Joy Hagestad (she/they) was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, which is located on the traditional lands of the Salish, Kootenai, and Kalispel people. As a child, she believed she lived on half of the Earth because of the vastness of the sky. She is an interdisciplinary artist whose work in sculpture, lens-based media, and multispecies collaboration investigates the impact of human activities on the planet. Her practice often emphasizes overlooked narratives of different species. By exploring ecological grief, Hagestad examines the interconnectedness of all living beings. Her work aims to challenge conventional human perspectives and envisions a future that transcends catastrophic environmental narratives. Through listening to and learning from multispecies communication, Hagestad’s research aims to examine and advocate for a more sustainable coexistence with all inhabitants of Earth. 

Alexis holds a B.F.A. in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and is currently an MFA candidate in Photography, Video, and Imaging (PVI) at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, which is on the traditional lands of the O’odham and Yaqui peoples.

For assignments and all other inquiries, please contact Alexis at hello@ajhagestad.com.

CV available upon request