Mike Roth (b. 1986) is a video artist from St. Louis, Missouri
specializing in capturing and documenting
the history of the area as a means of:

uncovering nearly-forgotten narratives
being an ally against systemic racism
empowering St. Louisans to find the beauty around them.

my frames are intended to be
approachable, contemplative, a source of conversation
in learning how my city directs Americanism
with the past informing our shared future.

land marks (2024)


Contrasting scene length and content overtly states the disparity
between cultural landmarks of Colonial and Indigenous peoples
in the common knowledge of local citizens. The significance of
Mississippians has literally been carved into the earth, but
vastly overshadowed by monuments dedicated to conquerors and
Westward expansion; their history being reduced to a blip
shoveled away beneath the feet of St. Louisans. 'land marks'
intends to question the viewers' own perspective of what came
before and drive self-education to feel the power and reach of
the Mississippians.

Purchase on OpenSea

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for inquiries mikerothva@gmail.com

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