Ballard : Ship Scapes

Photographs by Jason Haase "Ship Scapes" is a series of photographs of a ship named Sea Bird. The Sea Bird was a navel vessel that was converted into a commercial fishing ship in 1996. This ship is one of the many members of the Ballard fishing fleet that seem to be permanently docked at home. Many of these ships have recently succumbed to the current financial crisis My intention with the “Ship Scapes” series was to produce an image that reflects both the strength and the stamina of the ship; while at the same time echoing the stillness and effect that time has had during this imposed period of silence. The position of the water line in the individual images reflects different periods of time for the Sea Bird. When the catch was plentiful the ship sat low in the water, resulting in markings high on the ship where the dock rubbed against it. When the load was light, the ship sat high on the water, resulting in lower scarification. Corrosive salt water gives all these markings another layer of interest. Outside the context of the marina the water lines are shown in a new perspective. Something usually seen from above is brought down to eye level, introducing an artificial horizon to the viewer. This perspective creates a datum which compels the viewer to reinterpret the space the images inhabit. Each image is printed on 12x18, 16x24 or 24x36 aluminum and is for Sale right from here, signed by the artist Jason Haase.

Ship Scapes

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