“Am I part of the intelligence of this planet? Does something live in me that goes beyond the entrapment of civilization as we know it?… I wondered if there is any inherent wisdom, and if it could teach me how to become human.” — Emilie Conrad, Life on Land
As my depression grew deeper, I began to visit the ocean more often. I began to find more meaning and connection in the videos and photo inspiration that I took, somehow feeling like I was a part of these beings. Thinking about the connectedness of us as humans to our environment and the wisdom that it holds.
At the same time, I was finding inspiration in the studio, playing with new works on paper in a biomorphic style that was new to me. These seemed as if they were a reflection of the natural world I was connecting to.
