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Artist Statement by: Emily Hernandez


My work explores cinematic narrative filmmaking and the idea around the inclusion and representation of the marginalized. I also love cinematography and am curious as to how shots themselves can tell stories without much dialogue. Most of my desire comes from the lack of representation in media entertainment. I grew up in Wheaton, Maryland. All the cities are close in vicinity, so I grew up bordering four of the top 10 diverse cities in the country. I went to a visual arts high school that had a very ethnic student body. What I saw in real life did not match what I saw on television and in film. It took me a long time to realize that I did not see myself on screen. This really helped me become aware about the lack of opportunities that are given to minorities and how detrimental it is to their communities. 

Representation makes an individual feel less alone. My influences include Gina Rodriguez, because she was the first person I saw on screen that made me feel represented, and Lady Gaga due to her visual talents. Artists and filmmakers I admire are Janelle Monáe, Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, and Rachel Morrison. They are all about representation and making sure their artwork is inclusive and done right. Much of their work is also a reflection of themselves which I appreciate. I am pretty versatile when it comes to television shows. The stuff I watch ranges from Orphan Black to Grey’s Anatomy to Jane the Virgin to Brooklyn 99 to Shameless to The Bold Type. The list goes on. I really enjoy layered television shows with flawed characters and good character development.

I hope to express a lot of vulnerability within my work. I am a very emotional person, I feel a lot, and often all at once. It can be overwhelming, but not many people find the idea of feeling pleasant. I believe their is a great privilege of being able to feel alone. I am really passionate about showing people that the complexity of feeling can bring a lot to the table and create the best stories.  

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