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Capturing Culture, Memory, and Resilience Through Photography

Christopher Mitchell
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Exploring Culture, Memory, and Migration Through Photography

Christopher Mitchell’s photography and multimedia work explore the intersections of migration, memory, and cultural preservation. Having spent 15 years immersed in Haiti’s traditions, he continues to document the richness of Haitian culture in Miami’s Little Haiti, capturing untold stories of resilience and transformation.

A visual storyteller with a passion for cultural preservation, Christopher Mitchell’s work spans photography, film, and installation art. His lens reveals the vibrancy of Haitian traditions, from Kanaval Jacmel to Vodou ceremonies, while also reflecting on historical trauma, migration, and community identity.

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On the Blog

Capturing Culture, Memory, and Resilience Through Photography

Christopher Mitchell
Scroll & Read On

Exploring Culture, Memory, and Migration Through Photography

Christopher Mitchell’s photography and multimedia work explore the intersections of migration, memory, and cultural preservation. Having spent 15 years immersed in Haiti’s traditions, he continues to document the richness of Haitian culture in Miami’s Little Haiti, capturing untold stories of resilience and transformation.
A visual storyteller with a passion for cultural preservation, Christopher Mitchell’s work spans photography, film, and installation art. His lens reveals the vibrancy of Haitian traditions, from Kanaval Jacmel to Vodou ceremonies, while also reflecting on historical trauma, migration, and community identity.
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Christopher Mitchell is a multimedia artist and photographer whose work delves into themes of culture, identity, and historical memory. Having lived in Haiti for 15 years, he extensively documented Kanaval Jacmel, Vodou ceremonies, and Gede, offering rare insight into these rich traditions. Now based in Miami’s Little Haiti, his practice continues to explore migration, memory, and cultural resilience.

Mitchell’s work has been exhibited in spaces such as MOCA Miami and the African American Research Library, showcasing projects that range from reimagining Haitian folklore to commemorating Haiti’s earthquake victims. His recent exhibit marking the 15-year anniversary of the earthquake reflects on loss, survival, and collective memory.

Currently, he is working on a photo book on Kanaval Jacmel and producing two documentaries—one on Kanaval Jacmel and another on Vodou ceremonies. Through his art, Mitchell bridges history and contemporary life, honoring the past while fostering new interpretations of culture and place.

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