We are shaped by what we hold onto—and what we let go of.

A visual accompaniment to SALPA‘s album ‘What You Do Alone’

Director’s Vision for ‘What You Do Alone’

The origins of this film trace back to my first conversations with Luke (SALPA), where our shared appreciation for each other’s work quickly evolved into a creative collaboration. As I immersed myself in his upcoming album, ‘What You Do Alone’, I found myself deeply drawn to its themes—reflections that resonated with my own experiences.

From the outset, I wanted to craft a visual journey that embodied the album’s emotional arc, so we set out to create a film that took on multiple tracks from the album. ‘What You Do Alone’ navigates the contrasts of existence—darkness and light, fire and water, loss and hope—each element serving as a metaphor for personal growth and acceptance.

Drawing inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes of Catalunya, where Luke and Uma (his collaborator and partner) live, these organic elements became integral to articulating this narrative. Through this visual and sonic world the film explores the power of acceptance and the idea that confronting our inner struggles is the only way forward.

At its heart, ‘What You Do Alone’ is a meditation on the transformative nature of love and self-acceptance.