About

‍My name is Kalei Vasquez. I'm interested in exploring the question: what does it mean to be human?

Starting with the simplest human instincts to the most complex traditions, from the most recurring emotions to indescribable experiences, we all share a foundation and a consciousness that has been with us for thousands of years. Whether we remember it or not, to be human is to be a part of something bigger—to be profoundly connected to all those who live today, all those who have ever lived, and all those who have yet to be born.

In my work, I am passionate about exploring topics that anyone can speak to simply by being human, and I create audio and video stories composed of interviews and scenes from the world around us. With the perspectives I capture, I seek to draw out the unity of the human experience, spanning topics, contexts, and the incredible variety of social differences. In a moment when we are perhaps simultaneously more connected and disconnected than ever before, I want to surface an intense awareness about the deeper commonalities of our human condition, the joys as well as the frustrations, the wisdom as well as the eternal questions.

My goal with this work is to encourage a bit of reflection, reveal the empathy within us all, inspire an appreciation for that which we share, and ultimately, create a little bit more wonder at the world around us.