Sha8ron: The 8 is Silent
A short documentary film by Craig Sinard
This 13-minute documentary film introduces Sharon Nelson-Vaux — a Minnesota-Iowa clay sculptor whose work spans more than 60 years.
Called “unreproducible” by a historical researcher, she developed her own techniques independently and rarely showed her work publicly.
Her early pieces use satire and dark humor to expose contradiction and hypocrisy. Her later work becomes more personal, exploring memory, family, and unresolved questions.
This film is an attempt to document what she made — and to ensure it is seen.
Support the Film
This project was independently produced over three years, with approximately $8000 in out-of-pocket costs.
If you find the film meaningful, I would appreciate your support in helping recover those costs and enabling the next stage of distribution.
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About the Filmmaker
Craig Sinard is a Minneapolis based filmmaker and visual artist whose work focuses on personal storytelling and overlooked individuals.
Sha8ron: The 8 is Silent is part of an ongoing interest in documenting singular lives and creative practices that might otherwise remain unseen.
He is available for commissioned documentary and personal storytelling projects.
© Craig Sinard, 2026