You are not an island, 2024 – Matted & Signed Print
You are not an island, 2024 – Matted & Signed Print
About
As a child, I struggled with asking for help when I needed it the most. There was an overriding feeling of not wanting to bother or disturb anyone with anything I had going on. The simple truth is that a closed mouth won’t get fed. That you and I are not an island. I reflect on the six weeks I spent in the Himalayas at an ashram learning how to strengthen my sadhana, or spiritual practice. How intensive the schedule was at first. Our days started at 6 a.m and ended at 9 p.m. What made it easier was seeing how committed all the other yogis were in accomplishing the same goal I had. To be disciplined enough to achieve something for ourselves, together. Unity is strength. I’ve personally experienced unexpected blessings because I dared to speak up about what I needed in the moment. When I’ve taken a single step towards my goals, something greater has delivered what I needed through the actions of another. This portrait of Chi was taken in 2024 at her communal village. I was experimenting with Leica’s M-10 Monochrome for the first time. I knew that strong black and white portraits would be produced that day. When I began editing this still stood out to me. Because nudity is already a charged art form its almost too easy to produce striking photographs. I do my best to capture nude subjects in relation to their environments while also conveying different ways of non-verbal communication. I see a timid mystery in this photograph as Chi’s back is turnt to the viewer and we are only getting a fraction of her face. I feel as if there’s something to be said by our subject that’s not being communicated. Maybe that’s the empath in me wanting to be available as a listener to another.
Specifications
Print Size: Signed 8×10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Artwork Size: 6 ½ x 8 ½ (16.51 x 21.59 cm)
White Precut Mat Size: 11×14 in (27.94 x 35.56)
Textured Matte Finish. An acid-free, 100% cotton rag base with a natural textured finish. This paper has an extremely high color gamut and black density. This paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, giving exceptional color gamut and high D-Max. The velvet surface is a favorite of photographers and artists alike, offering a unique museum-quality feel.
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Hello world, in this life, I walk with a camera in hand as a tool and form of creative expression. When I was younger, I would hear doubts about how anyone could sustain a living through photography. I’ve learned that the world has more stories than it wants to tell. In the last 15 years of placing all my focus on studying and working in this medium, I can say confidently that everything needs visual representation in a modern world. Through capturing light, doors continue to open, giving more and more meaning to my life. I share these words and lean completely forward to one of my biggest dreams, putting my work out there in the physical form of a print. Your support during this time goes a long way. I am simply an instrument of our creator, telling a story through observation. I appreciate all your support and engagement as I set the intention to get more of my work out into our world.
