Butting Heads
RachelSTWood
Love in the Digital Age
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Acquire
The artist

"I'm a professional photographer on a mission to capture remote parts of the world and inspire others to live extraordinary lives. My camera is my compass, guiding me to explore the world and connect with people on a deeper level. Through my art, I invite you to join me on my journey to lesser-known parts of the globe, where we can discover the beauty of our shared humanity and the power of living outside our comfort zones. Why do I do this? To live a life I haven't lived, I have to do things I haven't done. For me, that meant quitting my office job and buying a camera in 2019. I had never done photography as a job before, but I knew that it was something I wanted to try. I needed to challenge myself, to step outside of my comfort zone, and to discover what I was truly capable. My journey has taken me to all seven continents, and I've experienced things that I never thought possible. I've hiked glaciers in Iceland, trekked through the Andes in Peru, and swam with whales in Tahiti. Within three years, my creations have illuminated New York City's Time Square and adorn the walls of exclusive galleries across the globe. National Geographic and Morgan Stanley sponsored my presence at Art Basel, Miami 2022 and recently I was featured in a curated gallery in New Zealand. In 2022, I also stood among the speakers at LA Blockchain, the largest crypto conference in North America. This year I was also an invited speaker at NFC Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. I currently serve on the Community Council for @TIMEPieces, volunteer for @MeLlamoArt non-profit organization, and am the founder of the Artverse Project. And through it all, my camera has been my constant companion. It has allowed me to capture the beautiful stories of the world. I believe that art has the power to inspire, unite, and connect. Photography helps me to see the world in new ways, and to connect with others on a deeper level. That's why I'm passionate about my work as a travel photographer. I want to use my art to inspire others to live extraordinary lives. I want to show others that it's possible to step outside of our comfort zones and live a full life as an non traditional artist. I invite you to join me on my journey to explore the world together and discover the extraordinary."

"I'm a professional photographer on a mission to capture remote parts of the world and inspire others to live extraordinary lives.

My camera is my compass, guiding me to explore the world and connect with people on a deeper level. Through my art, I invite you to join me on my journey to lesser-known parts of the globe, where we can discover the beauty of our shared humanity and the power of living outside our comfort zones.

Why do I do this?

To live a life I haven't lived, I have to do things I haven't done.

For me, that meant quitting my office job and buying a camera in 2019. I had never done photography as a job before, but I knew that it was something I wanted to try. I needed to challenge myself, to step outside of my comfort zone, and to discover what I was truly capable.

My journey has taken me to all seven continents, and I've experienced things that I never thought possible. I've hiked glaciers in Iceland, trekked through the Andes in Peru, and swam with whales in Tahiti. Within three years, my creations have illuminated New York City's Time Square and adorn the walls of exclusive galleries across the globe. National Geographic and Morgan Stanley sponsored my presence at Art Basel, Miami 2022 and recently I was featured in a curated gallery in New Zealand.

In 2022, I also stood among the speakers at LA Blockchain, the largest crypto conference in North America. This year I was also an invited speaker at NFC Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.

I currently serve on the Community Council for @TIMEPieces, volunteer for @MeLlamoArt non-profit organization, and am the founder of the Artverse Project.

And through it all, my camera has been my constant companion. It has allowed me to capture the beautiful stories of the world.

I believe that art has the power to inspire, unite, and connect. Photography helps me to see the world in new ways, and to connect with others on a deeper level.

That's why I'm passionate about my work as a travel photographer. I want to use my art to inspire others to live extraordinary lives.

I want to show others that it's possible to step outside of our comfort zones and live a full life as an non traditional artist.

I invite you to join me on my journey to explore the world together and discover the extraordinary."

CURATED BY
José Ramos
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION

"In the frosty edges of the globe, where icicles form and the snow rules the land, there exists companionship unlike anywhere else. Despite the extreme conditions that test their bond, King Penguins remind us that meeting each other head-on isn't a sign of weakness or violence, but a testament to a love that runs deep. For what seems like eternity, I've been a hopeless romantic but have held love at arm's length. The concept of having to compromise when I felt like I am in a battlezone isn't something I would do. Love, for me, seemed like an elusive gamble that I was never going to be worthy of. However, the sight of penguins comically but affectionately bumping heads made me pause. This photo, in its simple beauty, reminds me that even in the harshest of environments, love can thrive. It reminded me that no matter how biting the winds of life blow, how barren the environment is, there's always a chance to find someone to share warmth with. Love is not always easy. It requires vulnerability, compromise, and forgiveness. It requires us to shed our layers of protection and reveal our true selves to another person. Love transforms us. It makes us softer, kinder, and more compassionate. It teaches us to see the world through new eyes and to appreciate the beauty in the simple things. It gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. In the darkest of nights, love is the guiding light. In the coldest of winters, love is the warm embrace. In the midst of the storm, love is the anchor that holds us steady. When life gets tough, it's easy to give up on love. I know I had, but after the connection of penguins, I decided to keep my heart open to love, even when it's difficult. "

"In the frosty edges of the globe, where icicles form and the snow rules the land, there exists companionship unlike anywhere else. Despite the extreme conditions that test their bond, King Penguins remind us that meeting each other head-on isn't a sign of weakness or violence, but a testament to a love that runs deep.

For what seems like eternity, I've been a hopeless romantic but have held love at arm's length. The concept of having to compromise when I felt like I am in a battlezone isn't something I would do. Love, for me, seemed like an elusive gamble that I was never going to be worthy of.

However, the sight of penguins comically but affectionately bumping heads made me pause.

This photo, in its simple beauty, reminds me that even in the harshest of environments, love can thrive. It reminded me that no matter how biting the winds of life blow, how barren the environment is, there's always a chance to find someone to share warmth with.

Love is not always easy. It requires vulnerability, compromise, and forgiveness. It requires us to shed our layers of protection and reveal our true selves to another person.

Love transforms us.

It makes us softer, kinder, and more compassionate. It teaches us to see the world through new eyes and to appreciate the beauty in the simple things. It gives us a sense of purpose and belonging.

In the darkest of nights, love is the guiding light.

In the coldest of winters, love is the warm embrace.

In the midst of the storm, love is the anchor that holds us steady.

When life gets tough, it's easy to give up on love.

I know I had, but after the connection of penguins, I decided to keep my heart open to love, even when it's difficult. "

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