Domenic Toliver is an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose practice bridges film, photography, performance, and socially engaged art. With a background in sociology and criminology, he began his career as a behavioral analyst working with autistic children and juvenile youth before shifting his focus to filmmaking. He earned an MA in Film and Media, pursuing directing while also acting in several films.
His approach is based in questioning, not exactly seeking answers, but in the act of responding. A constant act of becoming and shaped by change, he views life as a form of art. He explores this with themes of presence, perception, and narratives. Now pursuing an MFA in Art and Social Practice, he is particularly interested in the intersections of his practices and how storytelling can be a valuable tool in promoting social change.
Portland, OR - Los Angeles, CA - New York, NY
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Education@domenict_
2025 MFA Art and Social Practice, Portland State University
2021 MA Film and Media Studies, New York Film Academy
2017 BA Sociology/Criminology, Idaho State University