Alena is a Ph.D. student at Keio University School of Human Relations, Department of Sociology. Her main research interest is the exploration of arts-based research methodologies in the field of sociology. She also engages in creating artwork (movies, installations, etc.) as a part of her research. Since 2015, a member of 8mm achieve project “An-archive”, which focuses on retrieving and utilizing 8mm home videos in Setagaya, Tokyo. Currently working on creating the archive of video artist Ko Nakajima, while working at Keio University Art Center.