Stillness, composure, calm - regardless of the circumstance.
This image was taken in the middle of the night during the harsh Canadian Winter. Cold, tough, unforgiving. To make the ice queen come to life a light was used in a dark structure where you can only “enter” when the water freezes over once a year. This particular year posed a challenge and extra risk due to holes in the ice.
Stillness in harsh conditions is a cornerstone of my work. With this image, stillness was not only practiced in the body but in the mind to maintain the vision. The cold is not for the faint of heart, especially portraiture. Maintaining composure in difficult environments is a practice that transcends from art to the everyday world. Watch your mind awaken with a few moments of stillness.
