Ebbing Spirit

“Ebbing Spirit” is a photographic exploration of the silent forces that shape existence—time, transformation, and the interwoven relationship between nature and the spiritual realm. Anchored in the symbolism of totems, water, and animal guides, the series invites the viewer to traverse a liminal space where the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical dissolve.

At the threshold stand three stone totems, remnants of an ancient presence, their forms eroded yet unwavering. They serve as guardians of the passage ahead, marking the transition from the tangible world into a deeper, more instinctual reality. Rooted in cultural belief systems that revere totems as spiritual protectors, these figures signal the beginning of a journey—one that mirrors the archetypal descent into the unknown.

From their watchful presence, the path descends into water, a space of gestation and introspection. The aquatic depths, inhabited by fish, corals, and jellyfish, evoke a primordial stillness—a moment suspended between past and future. This quiet immersion recalls the early stages of existence, where all is potential, yet undefined. In this space, movement is fluid, unbound by gravity, echoing the rhythm of transformation that defines the cycles of life.

Emerging from water, the journey extends toward land and sky, where a wild cat and a bird mark the final transition. The feline, poised and grounded, represents the silent resilience of those who navigate life’s terrain with measured intent. The bird, vibrant and light, embodies the fleeting nature of time and the necessity of release. Both figures, drawn from cultural traditions that see animals as spiritual intermediaries, reflect aspects of human character—strength, intuition, freedom.

By weaving together symbols of guardianship, metamorphosis, and the elemental forces of land, water, and air, Ebbing Spirit offers a meditation on origins and continuity. It reflects the cyclical nature of existence—of immersion, emergence, and ascent—where animals, like ancient spirits, guide the way through the unseen rhythms of life.