Bloodsuckers: Legions to Leeches exhibition

This exhibition delves into the evolution, diversity, and fascinating adaptations of bloodfeeding organisms in nature. Guests explore how these creatures have influenced humanity across time and cultures, gaining a deeper understanding of their ecological importance—and leaving with a new appreciation for the vital role bloodsuckers play in both nature and culture.

This silent video features footage I filmed and edited of Maureen Turcatel, Field Museum Collections Manager of Insects, and her interns conducting fieldwork to collect flies. For this exhibit, I also produced a series of educational videos showcasing both real and fictional bloodsuckers, along with photography highlighting the Field Museum’s extensive archives.

SIMON M. WATSON

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER / MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER