I’m a huge fan of the work of a friend of mine, photographer Chris Jordan. His work is both subtle and bold, timely and timeless. Among other things, it beautifully (albeit tragically) explores human consumerism/consumption and the resulting detriments to the planet. From his work, we get a sense of freedom to grieve this predicament, but also a motivation toward change and inspired cause-based activism. The above video is a short chronicle of Chris’ midway project–a heavy, but brilliant undertaking.
This interview is the work of a longtime filmmaker buddy, Riley Morton, and is the first step in a collaboration between myself and Riley where we get together and–via my curation of subjects and his interviews–tell short stories about interesting people in our professional circles. It’s my hope that you’ll like learning about Chris and his work. If this idea catches on, I’d like to do more of these with other folks too.
More of Chris’ work here.
I had heard about this in the documentary, Tapped, where they spent a few minutes talking about the garbage patch. Chris’s work is exceptional and captures this problem in full detail.
People can make a difference… just takes one individual at a time.
Thanks for sharing Chase!
Wow. Impactful and tragic. Thanks for sharing this video, and Chris’ work.
DANG…wow thats tragic.
eye opener
Unbelievable. The question is, how do we work on fixing it? It’s a little known disaster…but a disaster none the less and just like the BP oil spill. Difference is not a lot of people know/see the results.
Thanks so much for sharing Chase!
What a powerful and touching project, don’t really know what else to say …
I agree with Chris that we have to face what is going on in this world – the good and there is plenty of that and the bad – it is essential not to look away!
Amazing, powerful and distressing work!