Our Lady of Elsewhen
- January 20, 2026
Aurelia Anne Cohen, patron saint of time travel, moves messages from the past & the future bilaterally across a universe in constant motion.
“Everything is connected, and we must maintain the connection to transform our reality.”
— Aurelia Anne
Aurelia Anne Cohen is a performance artist, aerialist, songwriter, circus freak, accordionist—among many other things. She is also a muse to many, and I was grateful to have her be mine.
During our shoot, I could feel that she was surrounded by a group of unique spirits that have accompanied her for a long time. We shot on two different days, and the first day felt especially playful. My favorite moment came from that first day.
Aurelia suggested I photograph her on top of a hill, and I said no—I’d rather not get too dramatic with the vibes. Apparently, all the universe heard was “dramatic,” because the most stunningly intense sunset unfolded above us that evening. The sunset in the photos is real.
We ended up shooting on the hill after all, because, in the end, it was perfectly fitting.
We were a trio out in the desert, joined on our time-travel assistant, Megan McLeod (aka Slick Pony). She helped with gear, corralling props, reloading film, and documenting the behind-the-scenes—an art form she specializes in—all while organizing the messages from beyond and beneath…
