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Giants - 2017

In Giants, a striking series of portraits, Australian photographer Jem Cresswell explores the awe-inspiring behaviors and undeniable anthropomorphism of the humpback whale. Captured over the course of 3 years (2014-2016) in the southern Pacific Ocean, the series offers an intimate glimpse of the “gentle giants” as they complete their annual migration to Tonga.

Each photo shot by Cresswell exhibits his artistic approach to underwater photography. Carefully selected from over 10,000 photographs, the photos that compose Giants are rendered in a stark black and white color palette and are compositionally creative. When paired with his astounding ability to capture the expressive emotion and individual personalities of his swimming subjects, these aesthetic sensibilities culminate in a collection of powerful portraits.

Words by Kelly Richman-Abdou

Available now through Michael Reid Gallery Sydney
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Further Information in the Contact page Giants #1 Giants #2 Giants #3 Giants #4 Giants #5 Giants #6 Jem Cresswell "Giants" - Behind the scenes Merge - 2016

A collaboration between Martine Emdur and Jem Cresswell

"Merge" ; to combine to form a single entity. to blend or cause to blend gradually into something else so as to become indistinguishable from it.

Our collaboration explores the ideas of two becoming one, our relationship and connection with the ocean, its significance to our lives and the freedom it offers

#1-12 Edition of 5 + 2AP   Digital Print on Archival Fine Art Paper

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- Exhibited from 15th June - 3rd July 2016 at Olsen Irwin in Woollahra, NSW, Australia Merge #2 Merge #1 Merge #3 Merge #4 Merge #5 Merge #6 Merge #7 Merge #8 Merge #9 Merge #10 Merge #11 Merge #12

Perpetual Flow - 2016

#1-8  73cm x 110cm Digital Print on Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl Paper

Exploring the constant and enchanting flow of the oceans energy Perpetual Flow #1 Perpetual Flow #2 Perpetual Flow #3 Perpetual Flow #4 Perpetual Flow #5 Perpetual Flow #6 Perpetual Flow #7 Perpetual Flow #8

The Pool - 2015

#1-8  73cm x 110cm Digital Print on 310GSM Archival Cotton Art Rag

A surreal underwater garden fills these fresh water springs. The exceptional clarity of the water allows sufficient sunlight to penetrate, so that plant growth on the pond beds can reach up to 6 metres The Pool #1 The Pool #2 The Pool #3 The Pool #4 The Pool #5 The Pool #6 The Pool #7 The Pool #8

Effervescent - 2015 Effervescent #1 Effervescent #2 Effervescent #3 Effervescent #4 Effervescent #5 Effervescent #6 Effervescent #7 Effervescent #8
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