The Artful Conversation
I made a video that captures the raw pieces of my experience with the ocean in recent years. This video zooms into different elements of the marine world-the sea, the birds, the whales, the plants, and the moon. These short clips are often brief, slow, blurry, or fast, reflecting the dynamic nature of the ocean and the constant movement or energy that exists despite what we might perceive as stillness. I want to share the beauty and fascination that comes with focusing on the details and the smaller, more subtle components. Throughout the video, there are several shots that include hands, attached to the ocean in some way. This demonstrates the connectedness of our actions, that they are always involved in the greater picture. Overlaid on the video is a conversation I recorded by the sea, chatting with two friends after having asked the questions, “How does the ocean make you feel?” and “What do you see?” Art is perspective.
About the artist
Cailin grew up in the Okanagan, where she soaked up the sunshine, the mountains, and the lakes. After an undergraduate degree in Environmental Biology and lots of travel, she recently moved to Vancouver Island where she works as part of the Learning and Community Engagement team for Ocean NetworksCanada. Cailin is happiest outside, inspired by nature and its endless surprises. Aside from playing with videography, Cailin enjoys music, writing, sewing, and crafting.
