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“As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for some of us that world of make-believe continues into adulthood.”
― Jim Henson

I am an artist, designer, and filmmaker. I love making dreamy ideas into immersive realities.

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TONIGHT! Join @nonfilms, me, and a bunch of other TONIGHT! Join @nonfilms, me, and a bunch of other talented independent filmmakers for DarkRoom Screening & Salon at @freddysbrklyn. I'll be screening the @echos_answer short film. Come at 8:00 to hang out, films start around 9:00. #independentfilm #experimentalfilm #indiefilmmaker #brooklynartist #filmscreening #trishkeenan #hauntology #witchyshit #shortfilm #videoart #spooky
Had a great birthday! 35 feels damn good. Meditate Had a great birthday! 35 feels damn good. Meditated at midnight with @conniptionary, cuddled with my kitties in the morning, went hiking and photo-taking at the Cornish Estate & then got Thai food with @jordanstowell, finished it off with a dance party with @conniptionary and @phantommarina. Had a wonderful time at an event at my new-ish workplace, @maboumines, last Saturday and then got to hang with the fam for Mother’s Day on Sunday. Feeling very grateful for my life and the people and animals in it. ❤️ pics by @jordanstowell (last one by me)
Still feeling inspired by two very different museu Still feeling inspired by two very different museum experiences I had last weekend. On Saturday, I biked through rays of sunshine to the fabulous Thierry Mugler exhibition at @brooklynmuseum. This marathon of the monumental and even monstrous feminine had it all: sequins, boning, feathers, furs, scales, armor, leather, laytex, wigs, fembots, visual jokes, exaggerated silhouettes, wearable taillights! More is more, darling! Glamazons ruled Mugler’s world, dominating the lenses of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton. It was a lot to take in; by the end I felt exhausted but distinctly elevated from everyday life. Thank you to @beseance for getting me there and keeping me going! Then on Sunday I journeyed to the City of Brotherly Love to visit @batshit and @nojstradamus. We decided to hit up @philamuseum and wandered into the Judith Joy Ross exhibition. Ross’ photography felt deeply interior and intimate. I tried taking pictures of some of the pieces, but kept seeing my own reflection in the glass. It somehow was perfect to not be able to capture images that felt so ephemeral, like a secret whispered in your ear. I did include one of them: slide 10 is “Jersey Shore” from 1980. It felt acceptable to see my own image superimposed on one of the place where I grew up. Even though Ross’ photography had a quieter presence, it had an emotional impact just as bold as any Mugler creation. Her portraits of visitors to the (at the time) recently unveiled Vietnam Veterans Memorial isolated the subjects from their surroundings, bringing the subjects’ emotional states into focus. The effect moved me to tears. #blackandwhitephotography #philadelphianuseumofart #brooklynmuseum #filmphotography #thierrymugler #couturissime #judithjoyross #couture #art
Happy (early) Earth Day! 🌎🌍🌏Here’s anot Happy (early) Earth Day! 🌎🌍🌏Here’s another motion graphics project - this time kinetic typography created in After Effects. The assignment was to create a black and white animation based on our sun sign’s element. Mine is Taurus, so my element was “earth.” I decided rather than focusing on literal earth to take my inspiration from something that grows out of earth: plants! 🌱 I used an Art Nouveau-inspired font and the “sprouts” text animation preset to evoke organic growth. Then I added some fern silhouettes from a free template and animated them to “grow” out of the letters. I also used some stock video of ferns gently swaying in the breeze as the background. The original project was silent but I couldn’t resist adding a track from Mort Garson’s “Plantasia” because it’s one of my favorite and most earthy albums! 💿This track happened to have the right tempo for the video and maidenhair is a type of fern, so it felt like a perfect match. Ferns first appeared in the fossil record over 300 million years ago. They are full of ancient wisdom and inspire me to slooooooow down from the hectic pace of the modern world in order to gain true insight. 🌿✨ #motiongraphicsdesigner #motiongraphicsartist #animatedtypography #kinetictypography #happyearthday #earthday2023 #animatedtext #aftereffects #kinetictext #plantasia #taurus #ferns #earth #🌱
Happy birthday to my favorite person! 💛 Thank y Happy birthday to my favorite person! 💛 Thank you for always being gentle, caring and understanding; making me laugh every day; inspiring me and collaborating with me artistically; sharing my unhealthy obsessions with movies and music; being so sweet to my little niece and nephews who adore you (I totally get it!); helping me take care of my kitties; and a million other things that brighten up my world immeasurably.🌞You are the sunshine of my life🎶
WOWOWOWOW can’t even quite put into words how gr WOWOWOWOW can’t even quite put into words how gratified and encouraged I feel listening to Santigold’s podcast, Noble Champions. I’m only on the first episode but it’s already the most inspiring piece of culture I’ve come across in a while. It’s so, so heartening to know that other humans out there are thinking about the inherent spirituality (or ineffability or whatever you wanna call it) in art-making and in moving through this world as an artist *and* are feeling the absurd, nearly inescapable pressure to commodify the life out of every aspect of creativity here in America in 2023. Versus how in other times, places, and cultures the arts are or were valued and supported and seen as inextricable from spirituality and both were/are recognized as permeating every aspect of life. It can be really lonely and discouraging to feel this way. The modern world alienates us from ourselves and from each other. Discussions like this are the antidote to the crushing pressure to produce and consume nonstop till we die. Also I haven’t heard such a mature, respectful exchange of ideas since…before the Trump era?? That’s what it feels like. Listening to Santi, Mos Def, and Sanford Biggers describe their experiences as Black creators adds another layer of insight, complexity, and richness to my understanding of these big, important yet everyday ideas. 10/10 would recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #concerningthespiritualinart #artandspirituality #noblechampions #sanfordbiggers #musicmaking #theartspirit #witchyshit #artmaking #creativity #spirituals #santigold #mosdef #witness #music #art
Recently I’ve been reflecting on what a rad year Recently I’ve been reflecting on what a rad year 2022 was for music. Much of life seemed to continue on the 2020 apocalyptic dumpster fire wavelength, but we did get some damn fine records. And so, here are my top ten most listened to albums from 2022 (new material only!) from tenth to first. I wish I could say thank you to each of these artists for administering the medicine my soul needed to keep dreaming and dancing through it all. 10. Giving the World Away - Hatchie 9. Cool It Down - Yeah Yeah Yeahs 8. No Roof No Floor - Scout Gillett 7. Emotional Eternal - Melody’s Echo Chamber 6. Sunshine Factory - Uffie 5. Renaissance - Beyoncé 4. Reset - Panda Bear & Sonic Boom 3. Lychee - Benee 2. Three Dimensions Deep - Amber Mark 1. Once Twice Melody - Beach House
I’m taking a motion graphics class through the N I’m taking a motion graphics class through the New School right now and this is my first animation ever! (Besides playing at the Laika exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image, but this one is from scratch!) The assignment was to “think critically about what aspect of humanity you would like to highlight and how to best describe that perspective kinetically and visually.” When I was brainstorming for this, I thought about the Buddhist concept of compassion - a connection with and empathy for all sentient beings. As I sketched out ideas of how to express this, I came up with a combination of images. I was inspired by the Grinch (his heart grew three sizes when he learned the true meaning of Christmas from the Whos) and the Sacred Heart (a Catholic icon of a heart with flames coming out of the top, symbolizing Jesus’ love for humanity.) #motiongraphicsdesign #recoveringcatholic #sacredheart #compassion #aftereffects #thegrinch #animation
Little Edie wishes you a Feliz Día de los Muertos Little Edie wishes you a Feliz Día de los Muertos 🖤💀 PS - Buy “No Roof No Floor” by Scout Gillett, it’s divine! 💽🎸 Photo cred: @jordanstowell 📸🧡
Collage for @inanimate151 💗 #josephinebaker #t Collage for @inanimate151 💗 #josephinebaker #taketheplunge #bachelorette #mixedmedia #prosperity #collageart #blackcat #collage #healing #love
how i spent my summer vacation: swimming in the se how i spent my summer vacation: swimming in the sea lying in the sand collecting shells listening to the wind in the dune grass letting the occult influence of the atlantic ocean wash over me transmuting the experience into video form [thanks for filming me trying to figure out your camera 🤪 @jordanstowell]
I do my thing I do it my way Now can you dig it? I do my thing I do it my way Now can you dig it? Thanks again to @theartofbklyn for awarding @echos_answer Outstanding Sound! It feels so good to know that this project that I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into has touched the hearts and souls others! 💞 #experimentalsounddesign #shootfilmstaybroke #trishkeenanforever #experimentalfilm #artofbrooklyn #echosanswer #santigold
Tis the season for screenings…I'm over the moon Tis the season for screenings…I'm over the moon excited to share that the @echos_answer short film (aka sizzle reel) was accepted to @theartofbklyn Film Festival! I’m so honored to be a part of the fantastic group of filmmakers that make up the Film As Art showcase. The screening will be Saturday June 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM in Sunset Park. You can also stream it anywhere in the world through Eventive! Head to the link in my bio for tickets & other details. #shootfilmstaybroke #trishkeenanforever #broadcasttheband #echosanswerfilm #experimentalfilm #echosanswer #trishkeenan #hauntology #broadcast #filmasart
I’m showing my hybrid music video/experimental d I’m showing my hybrid music video/experimental documentary “Gemini” in another fabulous Media Monsters screening! This one will include an in-person event at @noname.cinema in Santa Fe, which is super exciting. Mark your calendars - Saturday June 11th at 6:00 PM PT. Big thanks to curator @magiklantern! 🎥⚡️📽 #experimentalfilm #mediamonsters #femmefatalism #super8
New one ✂️ #workinprogress #cowboymouth #mixe New one ✂️ #workinprogress #cowboymouth #mixedmedia #collageart #collage #wip #🎨
The record gods really smiled upon me a couple wee The record gods really smiled upon me a couple weeks ago in Bushwick! Narrowly missed out on Master of Reality, which is a bummer, but the iconic black and purple cover (already nestled in someone else’s arms) is what caught my eye and drew me over to the abandoned boxes where I found these gems. I love trash and NYC has the best!! #physicalmediaforever #afterthegoldrush #emmylouharris #ilovegarbage #robertaflack #vintagevinyl #cratedigger #ninasimone #ivegotneil #70s
Did a fun lil magic hour rooftop photoshoot with e Did a fun lil magic hour rooftop photoshoot with ethereal angelic spacegirl @irvarina for my Depop shop 👽🪐✨ Here are some of my favs 📸🖤⚡️ Check out my wares at https://depop.com/misskitkat #signsofintelligentlife #istherelifeonmars? #reworkedvintage #festivaloutfit #depopseller #rooftopnyc #ridgewood #magichour #takeatrip #dressup #rooftop #depop #tiedye #trippy #rave #👽
The past is a dream If it is not a dream, where is The past is a dream If it is not a dream, where is it now? #foundphotography #thesubterreans #sunra
Another bday collage, this time for @evie.orihuela Another bday collage, this time for @evie.orihuela 💜💛💜 #ridgewoodartist #bushwickartist #mixedmedia #watercolor #collageart #monsters #blackcat #rainbow #collage #bigbird #purple #yellow #nyc
Last year, I started a new tradition inspired by @ Last year, I started a new tradition inspired by @freelancingfemales where I took a look back at all the creative projects I worked on over the past year and picked a favorite. This year it was extremely easy to choose! Bringing the “Echo’s Answer” sizzle reel to life was a literal dream come true. Words can’t describe how magical it is to see an idea that’s lived in my head for so long start to take shape. I couldn’t have done it without my talented, kind, intelligent collaborators. It truly takes a village to make a movie, even a three minute one! Thank you to: Co-producer (+ sometimes editor, proofreader, sound person…whatever I needed help with!) @thisiskimflores Director of Photography (and credit for the above photo!) @disgruntledp0et Actress @agw1111 Interviewees @hi.im.grandma @namejoseph @scoutgillett Costume Designer, Hair and Makeup Artist @margaretgoldrainer Composer @namejoseph Editors @menjeller @disgruntledp0et And a big thank you to all of our Seed & Spark supporters! And to all of my family and friends who have listened to me talk about this endlessly, shared links, watched the livestreams, etc…You rule and I probably don’t say often enough how much I appreciate you. ♥️ There will be more in 2022, so stay tuned to @echos_answer! 📺
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