Artist Portfolio

Creative Projects and Student Work

Photography

As a digital media student, Viola Hayden has gotten the opportunity to experiment with many different styles of digital photography. The genre they gravitate towards the most is life/people focused photography, particularly street, as well as event, portrait, and architecture.

Since beginning her practice, Hayden has done various kinds of work, such as live theatre performances, character portraits, and wedding photography. As they continue, she wants to work towards creating a photo series using narrative and street photography.

Photo Titles and Descriptions

Peel Back (2025) – Black & white texture shot of a half-peeled Mandarin

Eggs & Bacon (10/30/25) – Two friends in matching costumes working a shift at The Coffee Shop on Halloween Day

Untitled Image from ‘Magic Theatre’ (3/8/26) – An actor during a performance of Magic Theatre for the PCC Theatre Department

Untitled Image from ‘Heye and Shelly’s Wedding’ (10/17/25) – A closeup of Heye’s suit details taken on his wedding day

Untitled #3 (2025) – Photo 3 out of a 5 image photo series entitled Devine Religion, inspired by Tessa Boffin’s Angelic Rebels (1989)

Shot on a Canon T7 Rebel

Film Analysis

During the course of her time as a student, Hayden has gotten the opportunity to examine films and illustrate their significance through writing.

Film Analysis of  Beau Travail (1999) directed by Claire Denis, originally written for ENG 195, instructed by Patrick Walters (Fall 2024, PCC) (1,654 words)

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