One Small Step

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Jorell S.

• Artist Statement

  During a weekend outing in San Francisco, there was the usual buzz and activity along the Great Highway, with cyclists and beachgoers and children playing on the beach. Along the beach, there were many people from all walks of life lounging, playing, and swimming in the sea. A particular scene I saw in that moment struck me as interesting, a moment I wanted to capture. A powerful contrast between the subject and the mighty sea, a baby taking its first few steps from the gentle land into the vast, chaotic ocean stretching as far as the eye can see, seems to symbolize the first step into a long journey. The parent watches from behind, watching the baby’s progress and for their safety. Perhaps I will never know who this person is or who they’ll become, but hopefully they’ll be able to face life and their journeys head on like they did when they first stepped into the sea.

• Creative Statement