Connect/Reconnect
Suddenly and unexpectedly, my untroubled life, formerly defined by nonchalance and filled with love, was overwhelmed by fear, anger and despair. After this assault, I didn’t know if I could ever recover my former peace. My earlier sense of harmony and wellbeing seemed beyond reach.
Even after the immediate and serious threat to my family was resolved, my wounds were fresh and deep.
These photographs reflect an escape—my effort to open my heart again to trust and joy.
Coney Island provided a ready escape from the frenzied streets of Brooklyn. The force and power of the ocean helped me, and other visitors, to distance ourselves from the burdens of our daily lives. Coney Island provided a space for us to let down our guard.
I wanted my soul to connect with other souls, so I could once again celebrate the beauty of the day and let myself become whole once again.