Che Chorley, Sea escapes. (Art)

I try to convey the romance, fear, trepidation, beauty, and power of the sea and its relationship to the human psyche. I draw inspiration from the salty tales of Melville, Cousteau, Winton, seafarers and mariners, of shipwrecks, sea monsters and sea shanties. The fear of the unknown, which even today is real for so many, is yet an environment in which I find comfort and solace. I use the camera as a conduit to enter environments in which I may otherwise be uncomfortable, to explore themes I couldn’t otherwise articulate. I explore fleeting moments never to be repeated, lighting events never to be seen again. This environment I photograph is specific to me, yet familiar to everyone.

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