Alexis Joy Hagestad (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist who specializes in lens-based media and multispecies collaboration. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, the landscape profoundly shaped her understanding of the natural world and our connection to it as human beings. Growing up surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, Hagestad's work reflects the feelings of her childhood in such expansive environments, paralleling this experience with her familial connections. Her art highlights the often-overlooked narratives of various species. By exploring ecological and personal grief, she investigates the interconnectedness of all living beings and aims to challenge conventional human perspectives. Hagestad envisions a future that moves beyond catastrophic environmental narratives through listening to and learning from multispecies communication.
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, Video, and Imaging (PVI) at the University of Arizona.
For assignments and all other inquiries, please contact Alexis at hello@ajhagestad.com.
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