Golden Gate Park

Simi E.

• Artist Statement

  As a senior project I was assigned to create a passion project. My mind immediately went to film, and I decided to create films about a city that I love, San Francisco. The film is part of a visual album I'm creating about San Francisco. This album has overarching themes of community and the path of life. 'Golden Gate Park' is the first film in the series. I used many shots of youth and families to capture the love-filled outlook of a child. I felt like there was no better place for me to begin the album with than Golden Gate Park.

• Creative Statement

  To me creativity means self expression. I have always used film as my medium for creativity and as an outlet for my emotions. It is so important for people to have a creative outlet because then they can better understand themselves.