G E N E A L O G Y

Genealogy is a collection of watercolor paintings and films that captures the journey of tracing the origins of my family’s genetic blood disorder. Through stories of my ancestors, a quest of self discovery, and knowledge of herbal flowers; this series was born. Take a journey with me as I capture stories through film and art while tracing my family’s lineage.

Genealogy Blog

Kristen Keys 8/3/24 Kristen Keys 8/3/24

Me, You, and the Gatekeeper

Kristen Keys 9/26/23 Kristen Keys 9/26/23

Milk Thistles

Kristen Keys 8/8/23 Kristen Keys 8/8/23

The story of Grandma Doll

Kristen Keys 7/10/23 Kristen Keys 7/10/23

The Legacy Museum

Kristen Keys 6/26/23 Kristen Keys 6/26/23

Stories from my grandma

Kristen Keys 11/10/22 Kristen Keys 11/10/22

Family Reunion

Kristen Keys 10/4/22 Kristen Keys 10/4/22

Is there Indian in my blood?

Kristen Keys 9/28/22 Kristen Keys 9/28/22

My great-great grandfather disappeared

Hear Kris’ story as she learns about her great great grandfather’s land dispute, which led to his disappearance.

Kristen Keys 9/21/22 Kristen Keys 9/21/22

A fly in buttermilk

Follow the journey of Kris Keys tracing her family tree in Mississippi. Kris discovered that her cousin was one of 3 girls to integrate an all white high school in Coffeeville, Mississippi.

Kristen Keys 9/13/22 Kristen Keys 9/13/22