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"Self-portrait Before Going To the Beach"
(October 9th, 2021)
Rockport, Texas, U.S.A.
That was quite unexpected, but very enjoyable getaway weekend at the Texas South Coast. The Texas Lighthouse, a place where I stayed, was designed very much in the sea/ocean vibes with all the tastful decorations from artwall to furnishings to even such small details like curtain hangers; a perfect mix of antique, vintage and modern. It truly made me feel as if I was on my beach holidays. It was located in the enclave of bungalows built in the mid 1940’s and named for the Texas Lighthouse painted on the door panels of the exterior front and back doors.
The main goal of this stay was visiting again Padre Island, which I fell in love with on my New Year's trip in 2015. It's the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. This is where I created a series inspired by the poetry of Halina Poświatowska titled "There Are So Many Lines Killing Tenderness" using metaphorically the long railroad vines, one of the plants stabilizing dunes on the island. Then, I had a chance to return there again in spring two years later on my way to South Padre Island. This fall, it was my third time, and I feel like it will be my second favorite place in Texas to return again and again.
I took this self-portrait before going to Malaquite Beach located on Padre Island.
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About the project:
I wish to look at myself in all reflected streets and places I will be passing by. These self-portraits are inspired by Vivian Maier's self-portraiture: www.vivianmaier.com
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blog │ facebook│ become a Patron
"Self-portrait Before Going To the Beach"
(October 9th, 2021)
Rockport, Texas, U.S.A.
That was quite unexpected, but very enjoyable getaway weekend at the Texas South Coast. The Texas Lighthouse, a place where I stayed, was designed very much in the sea/ocean vibes with all the tastful decorations from artwall to furnishings to even such small details like curtain hangers; a perfect mix of antique, vintage and modern. It truly made me feel as if I was on my beach holidays. It was located in the enclave of bungalows built in the mid 1940’s and named for the Texas Lighthouse painted on the door panels of the exterior front and back doors.
The main goal of this stay was visiting again Padre Island, which I fell in love with on my New Year's trip in 2015. It's the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. This is where I created a series inspired by the poetry of Halina Poświatowska titled "There Are So Many Lines Killing Tenderness" using metaphorically the long railroad vines, one of the plants stabilizing dunes on the island. Then, I had a chance to return there again in spring two years later on my way to South Padre Island. This fall, it was my third time, and I feel like it will be my second favorite place in Texas to return again and again.
I took this self-portrait before going to Malaquite Beach located on Padre Island.
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About the project:
I wish to look at myself in all reflected streets and places I will be passing by. These self-portraits are inspired by Vivian Maier's self-portraiture: www.vivianmaier.com