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August 19, 2009

"Resignation" study for the Addiction series

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Digital photograph. WCP 2009

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over 2 years ago Kushlani Jayasinha responded:

Kushlani Jayasinha

WOW! this one really speaks to me.

over 2 years ago Julie Levesque responded:

Julie Levesque

Wow is right! These are right up my alley.... is there a nun reference here or is it just me overlaying my crazy obsession?!

over 2 years ago Walt Pascoe responded:

Walt Pascoe

Thank you @jinormous @kchall for letting me know this image speaks to you. Some very painful material in this series...I wasn't sure if I could be objective enough to create images that might stand on their own as art , or if I was just screaming down an empty hallway. No conscious nun reference on my part, but I am fascinated to know that you're seeing something like that, Julie! I'd like to know more about this 'crazy obsession' of yours :)
I was trying to communicate the precise emotional edge or tipping point you reach when, after fighting and struggling for dear life, you finally accept the futility of your lost cause and let go. The precise instant when you realize that you can't swim anymore, and so allow the water to take you.

over 2 years ago Kushlani Jayasinha responded:

Kushlani Jayasinha

"point you reach when, after fighting and struggling for dear life, you finally accept the futility of your lost cause and let go" : That's exactly what I was getting from this image Walt! Hard one to capture in any form. but this one does it beautifully!!! Amazing!!!

over 2 years ago Alison Dunlop responded:

Alison Dunlop

Walt - this is incredibly intense and forceful. I caught my breath when I first looked at it! The vortex pulls you in and down in its swirling energy - terrifying - if it weren't for the bright light, which brings it a sense of hope.... no, I still find it very frightening! It resonates maybe too painfully...