Silent Seas

• Photographer
  John-Michelle O'Shea, United Kingdom
• Website
  https://oshea.photography
• Instagram
  @johnmichelleoshea

In ‘Silent Seas’ my inspiration is Sumi-e (Japanese Ink Painting). Both in the visual language of the medium, and the meditative nature of both the process and output. This formed a new paradigm for my sense of tonality, and a framework for my choice of subject and composition.

I hope these images will resonate with viewers in that meditative sense, and be able to enjoy a momentary escape from the pressures and pace of modern life as they consider the gentle abstraction of the image.

Awards ARPS, TIFA '23 Bronze, PX3 '24 Bronze, Siena Creative '24 Commendation, New York '24 Silver