WHAT PEOPLE
David Mckenna's
PROJECTS
100 Lists is a creative exploration of reflection, memory, identity and our shared human experience.
This long-term interdisciplinary project explores what it means to be human through a series of one hundred short poetic films. Each film begins with a simple prompt—I lost..., I found..., I remember..., I forgot..., I loved..., I feared...—and unfolds through a rich interplay of spoken word, movement and cinematic imagery.
The power of 100 Lists lies in its simplicity. Beginning with the ordinary, often humorous, nostalgic or seemingly insignificant, each list gradually uncovers deeper truths about our lives. Everyday memories become intimate portraits of identity, revealing the moments, relationships and emotions that shape who we are while reflecting experiences shared across humanity.
More than a series of films, 100 Lists invites audiences into an act of quiet participation. As each list unfolds, viewers instinctively begin composing their own, recalling forgotten memories, treasured relationships, moments of joy, loss, hope and change. In doing so the work becomes both a personal reflection and a collective experience, encouraging emotional awareness, empathy and a deeper appreciation of the stories that
connect us all.
100 Lists
signal Lost
Developing emotional intelligence through movement to improve individual
and collective wellbeing.
Signal Lost is an innovative creative methodology that uses movement, performance, sensory exploration and co-creation to strengthen communication, develop emotional intelligence and enhance wellbeing. Built on over thirty years of artistic practice across education, health, criminal justice, community settings and the professional arts, Signal Lost creates inclusive environments where every individual is empowered to explore, express and connect in ways that feel authentic to them.
At its heart is the belief that movement is one of our earliest and most instinctive forms of communication. When words are unavailable, overwhelming or simply not enough the body continues to tell our stories. Through dance, physical theatre, creative play and collaborative artistic experiences, participants develop greater self-awareness, empathy and confidence, building the emotional literacy that underpins resilience, positive relationships and lifelong wellbeing. Rather than focusing on deficits or diagnosis Signal Lost recognises the strengths, creativity and potential within every individual. By nurturing curiosity, imagination and meaningful human connection, the methodology supports people to reconnect with themselves, understand others more deeply and discover new ways of engaging with the world around them.
