Research: Paddling on the River

This term's theme of travel has inspired me to bring my hobby; kayaking, into the studio.

I paddle on the Swan River several times a week. It's a huge part of my routine. It's a time and a space for me to think as well as little bit of that exercise people keep on going on about.

These images have been taken on a goPro camera taped to my paddle and have been left largely unedited. The way the water and the light combine to distort the images reminds me of the meditative headspace I fall into once i hit the river.

At this stage I intend on focusing on a video work that represents both the physical movement of the paddling action and the psychological space I travel to through the motion.