Capturing Breath - Photography by Tomohide Ikeya
Photographer Tomohide Ikeya created and underwater series called “Breathe”. His work explores the human ability to persevere even in the face of death.
When we are covered in water, the fear inside of us comes to the surface. Beyond this, the condition of not being able to breathe reveals our attachment to life. I capture this entirely unpredictable scene of struggle.
I superimpose this highly restrictive scene onto human “life.” People encounter all kinds of troubles during their lives. Even if someone knocks down a barrier preventing them from doing something with their own hands, this will not change the fundamental essence of our own limitations. These limitations, too, are part of “living.”
Perhaps the essence of life, granted to everyone, is to live while struggling against death. Math or science can’t change this. Life is not just about visible beauty, but also about true strength, which we have from birth. (VIA)
The goes to great lengths to explore these ideas. His photos are not only beautiful, but also on another level disturbing. This is the mark of great art. Thanks to Pondly.
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