On 7 March 2024, the first day of a six country trip, I was robbed, beaten and left for dead bleeding from my head, face and shoulders on a street in Nice, France. I sustained several broken bones and other injuries from scalp lacerations and facial fracture to torn calves, and required emergency surgery. Having been taking photographs while walking to my accommodation I lost everything in my backpack, as well as my professional camera, lenses, my coat.
I feel lucky though. To be alive and have my eye. A couple of millimetres here and there and the difficult damages would have been ultimate. I was traveling solo. With no memory of the attack I woke in hospital under scans.
I feel I’m seeing this through thanks to the love, words and actions of friends and family from around the world. I medivacked back to Vancouver on 31 March. I’m working excellent therapies and gratefully continuing with my art and design. If you’ve questions on specific projects please contact me below.
I will survive, and thrive. I’ve been gifted with new existence. Part of me wouldn’t trade that. I’m excited for the creativity that will grow from this altering experience. Thank you for reading, and for following my work.