#vertical blue

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[denisebatchelor]

We visited the area known as Salt Pond several times during our stay on Long Island. The whiteness of the salt somehow resembled snow, which was of course completely out of context in this environment! Melbourne artist Mick Douglas collected and carried bags full as part of his Sampling, Salting, Sounding project (http://theplaygroundnz.com/sampling-salting-sounding-circulation-6/), while I wandered around the lake and shoreline, talking and photographing locals who were also shoveling the wet white condiment into bags. Nearby, the farmers market provided more local fare - including jars of Salt Pond salt! 

Now back in New Zealand and starting the editing process, I am reflecting on the many experiences exploring this fascinating place. This site specific work has deeply influenced my practice - an upcoming exhibition may include material from Dean’s Blue Hole and the Vertical Blue International free-diving competition; the many and varied historical sites and cultural environments of Long Island; and the water - that glistening, clear, and every shade of blue green ocean that surrounds the majestic islands known as the Bahamas.

[denisebatchelor]

An incredible last day on Long Island, Bahamas. Boat ride out to the unending miles of sand flats and later said goodbye to the blue hole at dusk with one last swim around its circumference. Was rewarded with numerous fish and a ray. Thanks and farewell :)

[denisebatchelor]

Last night was amazing as we all (Vertical Blue and Deep Anatomy participants) gathered at Dean's Blue Hole to listen to two incredibly talented brothers. William and Sam Trubridge told their story from across the water using the Vertical Blue free-diving platform, and under a starry northern hemisphere sky, projected images onto the cliff wall. Afterwards, I had the opportunity to show an experimental video piece I've been working on, which was shot in the shallows surrounding Dean's Blue Hole. It was shot under water, patterns and light beams, and brought above the surface to mirror that of below.

[denisebatchelor]

Dean’s Blue Hole - Vertical Blue divers practicing safety drills yesterday. Competition starts today!  Feel so privileged to be here and taking part in the Deep Anatomy art/performance program. See links for more info:

http://events.verticalblue.net 

http://theplaygroundnz.com/deep-anatomy/ https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/one-breath

[denisebatchelor]

Magical color flying over some of the many islands that make up the Bahamas

[denisebatchelor]

One Breath is a project I will be working on at Deep Anatomy later this month, an amazing art/performance/cultural program organized to complement Vertical Blue, an international free-diving competition in the Bahamas. More info: https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/one-breath http://theplaygroundnz.com/deep-anatomy/

[vectorforca]

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