A Millworkers Lament - Michael Drapeau
Photography
12 Photos, 18"x24"
鈥淢illworkers Lament鈥 is a 12-image photo essay about a ghost trapped in an abandoned mill. It explores themes of isolation, nostalgia, and reflection.
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Michael Drapeau is a skilled cinematographer passionate about creating impactful visual stories. Earning his BA in Media Production at the 麻豆影院, he blends technical expertise with creative vision for each project. With experience directing magazine visuals, photojournalism, and working on film productions, Michael鈥檚 work reflects his dedication to captivating and resonating stories. Whether behind the camera or shaping a visual narrative, Michael strives to craft content that inspires and engages, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
This project dives into a story about isolation and disconnection, but creatively I am expressing how I鈥檝e matured as an artist. I鈥檓 making 鈥淢illworker鈥檚 Lament鈥 as a way to explore new ways of storytelling outside of a single channel video format that I鈥檝e grown accustomed to. With the use of celluloid black and white film to aid me in my journey, and my fellow peers assisting me with shaping the final 12 photos of this project in a 3x4 format, I am looking to illicit a tone of nostalgia, sorrow, and reflection from the audience.