There is an invisible line, a barrier if you will, that stops us from moving forward. As humans, we tend to shy away from our own skin as it pertains to our natural state. We observe animals and seem to draw a disconnect between them, a hierarchy. We tend to define our own bodies as human and the rest of the beings of earth as “animals.” We reinforce this headspace with aquariums, cages & domestication. All the while, this dissociation feeds and grows other false attitudes, most prominently, fear.
“A Note From Earth…” explores the taboo and intimate connection between nudity, wildlife & naturalism. The series was created over a span of four months and strictly through the technique of freediving - each moment only lasting as long as a single breath of air. This collection of images was made in collaboration with the non-profit Earth Family as a part of their 2021 Calendar, featuring artist & activist Marisa Papen.