Project Statement
This artistic research stems from a personal experience. For over twenty years, I have lived along the banks of a polluted river. I have closely observed the transformations of this watercourse, noting changes in its ecosystems and the disappearance of certain animal species that once thrived there. My goal was to create a body of work that bears witness to these human-induced upheavals. These photographs immerse viewers in these environments, probing our relationship with water and aquatic ecosystems while emphasizing their vital importance. To date, I have documented various bodies of water across North America, capturing both polluted environments and healthy ecosystems. While the project primarily focuses on the deterioration of aquatic ecosystems, I have also photographed aquatic plants, salt marshes and intertidal wetlands in various regions. These ecosystems face numerous natural and environmental threats, including hurricanes, floods, algal blooms, rising sea levels and coastal erosion. Though fragile, they are resilient. The clarity and captivating beauty of these submerged worlds remind us that the natural environment can still play a central role in reconnecting humanity with nature, countering the disenchantment rooted in capitalist modernity.
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