Endless Echoes Within Film Screening and Discussion

Endless Echoes Within is a short auto-ethnographic film that delves into the unspoken yet viscerally felt truths of the formerly incarcerated visual artist, Sherrick Enriquez, and his intricate journey toward freedom and artistic expression. Created by Enriquez in collaboration with the dancer and filmmaker Himerria Wortham and filmmaker Eliyas Hamid-Allah, the film emerged from a 12-week experimental process in which the artists explored storytelling through improvised embodiment practices. Viewers will witness how movement becomes a potent catalyst for expressing complex emotions. The artists will premiere the film and, for the first time, discuss their filmmaking process with the audience at the Wende Museum.

Sherrick Enriquez is a visual artist from Belize City, Belize, who was raised in Los Angeles, CA. His artwork is deeply influenced by his multicultural background, starting from his experiences in Belize City and further shaped by the diverse culture of Los Angeles. Enriquez currently serves as the artist-in-residence for A New Way of Life Reentry Project and the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. Through his work he champions the mission of art becoming a beacon of hope and transformation.

Himerria Wortham is an interdisciplinary artist who was born and raised in Berlin, Germany, and later moved to Detroit before settling in Los Angeles. Her artistic practice delves into critical examinations of social and cultural issues working across the realms of dance and experimental film informed by ethnographic and sensory cinematic practices. Experimentation plays a crucial role in her creative process as she weaves together stories that are visceral, deeply personal, and universally resonant.