Make what will happen

Sitting approximately 5km out to sea, the true horizon is the notional meeting place of the sky and earth. A view free of human interference, it is one of the few places in the natural environment where we see a straight line. Using a single minimalist view of the horizon, my intent with this work is to examine the passage of time and the transition of light. Starting 45 minutes before sunset, I captured 36 frames across 90 minutes. Adjusting only aperture, shutter speed and focus, the series of photographs render the light as it fades. In two images, the lens is defocussed, allowing the viewer to focus purely on the light and hue. As a time-based practice, photography allows artists to isolate a still moment from movement or chaos in the natural world.

(2020)
Inkjet print, pigment inks on cotton archival photo paper, 400mm x 320mm