The
Boatyard is a collection of a hundred different stories all
being told at the same time. It reminds me of a group of old
men gathered at a retirement home, none of them wanting to be
there, and each telling their own life story. Each boat
is telling bits and pieces of its history, dropping
hints and clues about what it did in its past. The
details and histories of these boats have drifted off with the
working crews and
captains, and have been all but lost, the only clues
are the ones they tell now, sitting idle in the mud measuring
the rhythm of the tides. This photo essay is an exploration
of the language of the boats, allowing the boats to
comment through images and details. The boats tend to
get more interesting as they age, revealing complex layers and
strata, the textures and materials of their construction.
This is part of their unique language and character, and these
photographs can be seen as portraits to capture these rare personalities. |
