Before Us

The second chapter in the Living With Fire series. 

Before Us builds off of the shock of the Carr fire’s devastation seen in Beyond Us and centers on a feeling of coming to terms with the inevitability of change. This short experimental documentary video was also created in collaboration with composer Jacques Desjardins. The imagery and score delves into memory and dreams of a deeply familiar place, Whiskeytown Lake. When the phase of grief reaches acceptance, we can move from a fixed state of attachment and open ourselves up to growth and transformation. In this place we can be more open with curiosity to discover a new kind of vibrant beauty.