I believe we are here to give life to life. Our actions will either create or take life.
The more I reflect of the cycle of life the closer I get to a sense of well-being and happiness, rooted in gratitude for life itself. Spending time with the Shiva Monk in Cambodia, who lived under a waterfall, gave me a few good insights. He spent his days observing nature, he said that as soon as you get quiet and still nature reveals itself, the animals come up to you and connect, they are curious and not afraid. We meditated for a while, and then he gifted me his Shiva stick that he had carved himself.
The magic is always present when I am.
Deep into the rainforest, far from light and sound pollution are places that naturally calm the central nervous system. Nature comes alive within and I can experience a magical connection by just breathing consciously.
GREALD Forest Conservation
From a young age, the rainforests, with their rich wildlife and the wisdom of indigenous peoples, have deeply fascinated me. This profound connection to these vibrant ecosystems grew stronger as I grew older and I asked myself, What can I do, and how?
The answer came through forest conservation. I had found work I was genuinely eager to support with my art and creativity – work that truly benefits the planet and the people who live closest to it.
Since then, I have photographed forests and the communities who protect them across the globe. My assignment is essentially to bring the rainforest into the boardroom.
Being a part of this journey, using my art to share the stories of the people I meet, makes me sleep very well at night.