ART ET RESISTANCE - Art and resilience

In the small fishing port of Doëlan in Finistère, I captured the stories of fishermen, the deputy port captain, and sea rescuers, each holding my piece: a wooden oar wrapped in crochet. I envisioned this artistic project as a testimony to the struggle of small-scale fishing communities against the growing industrialization of the sector.

The oar, passed from hand to hand, symbolizes unity, resistance, and hope. These portraits go beyond aesthetics, revealing the strength of a community whose survival is threatened by destructive fishing practices.

Through this simple yet meaningful act, I wish to pay tribute to these individuals and highlight the importance of protecting these small fishing ports, which are essential to the cultural, economic, and environmental diversity of our coasts.