My photographic practice delves into the untouchable space created from electromagnetic repulsion. Their resisting tangibility becomes materialized in the overlooked frictions of life experiences I document, inviting viewers to question their perception of known (physical) realities. The use of analog and alternative processes allow for further subjugation of temporal and spatial effects on familiarity’s deconstruction and configuration; considering how the different stages of time in my practice shapes the shared experience of my work.

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Olivia Makayla Herring is a Hispanic photographer and moving image maker from Miami, FL. Her work encompasses themes of memory and perception in relation to touch. She explores this through analog and alternative processes to experiment with how time influences the physical and emotional landscapes of a moment. Currently, Olivia is pursuing a BFA degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an emphasis in photography and film.