Centred

This is part of my series "Wizards of the Wakatipu", a series of landscapes with an enigmatic figure representing the visceral experience of forces of nature. P...
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This is part of my series "Wizards of the Wakatipu", a series of landscapes with an enigmatic figure representing the visceral experience of forces of nature. People living in cities and working in offices - moving about in air conditioned vehicles - are losing touch with the experience of the elements. People fear the bite of frost and the feeling of rain on skin. Having moved to the wild south of New Zealand, I am reconnecting with the the elements and feeling more alive than ever. I believe that this relationship is vital if we are to save the planet.

Recent flooding and winds drove tons of driftwood from the shores around 80 kilometer long Lake Wakatipu and deposited it on Kingston's beach at the southern end of the lake. The wood seemed to form into natural patterns, so as a "Wizard of the wakatipu" I decided to create my own pattern. The water is cold and it was messy, but when I'm excited about an image, I feel alive in these conditions.
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