Lost and Found Again - Oil on Canvas - 8 x 10
Earlier this year, Maine endured severe storms and unprecedented storm surges, leaving a lasting impact on Acadia National Park. Among the damage involved the sand washing out from Sand Beach, revealing the remains of an 112-year-old shipwreck from a two-masted schooner named the “Tay.” Despite having walked across Sand Beach many times before, I had never been aware of the historical treasure hidden beneath my feet. But now, with great sadness, I watched as locals shared images of the shipwreck's bones being gradually torn apart in the following days, as the relentless storm and rough tides mercilessly dragged them from their resting place.
Maine's history holds a special place in my heart, and I was inspired to capture this moment when one of the Tay's beams was being swept into the ocean. For centuries, artists have been inspired to capture current events through their work. Only in recent history have artists left the photojournalism to the photographers, focusing more on creating pieces with a broader audience in mind. But for the first time, I feel like I understand the historical importance of an artist’s role in society: to allow oneself to be moved by current events and to create art that captures those emotions while preserving local history.
Earlier this year, Maine endured severe storms and unprecedented storm surges, leaving a lasting impact on Acadia National Park. Among the damage involved the sand washing out from Sand Beach, revealing the remains of an 112-year-old shipwreck from a two-masted schooner named the “Tay.” Despite having walked across Sand Beach many times before, I had never been aware of the historical treasure hidden beneath my feet. But now, with great sadness, I watched as locals shared images of the shipwreck's bones being gradually torn apart in the following days, as the relentless storm and rough tides mercilessly dragged them from their resting place.
Maine's history holds a special place in my heart, and I was inspired to capture this moment when one of the Tay's beams was being swept into the ocean. For centuries, artists have been inspired to capture current events through their work. Only in recent history have artists left the photojournalism to the photographers, focusing more on creating pieces with a broader audience in mind. But for the first time, I feel like I understand the historical importance of an artist’s role in society: to allow oneself to be moved by current events and to create art that captures those emotions while preserving local history.
Earlier this year, Maine endured severe storms and unprecedented storm surges, leaving a lasting impact on Acadia National Park. Among the damage involved the sand washing out from Sand Beach, revealing the remains of an 112-year-old shipwreck from a two-masted schooner named the “Tay.” Despite having walked across Sand Beach many times before, I had never been aware of the historical treasure hidden beneath my feet. But now, with great sadness, I watched as locals shared images of the shipwreck's bones being gradually torn apart in the following days, as the relentless storm and rough tides mercilessly dragged them from their resting place.
Maine's history holds a special place in my heart, and I was inspired to capture this moment when one of the Tay's beams was being swept into the ocean. For centuries, artists have been inspired to capture current events through their work. Only in recent history have artists left the photojournalism to the photographers, focusing more on creating pieces with a broader audience in mind. But for the first time, I feel like I understand the historical importance of an artist’s role in society: to allow oneself to be moved by current events and to create art that captures those emotions while preserving local history.
