Title
Files
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Date Range
Fall 2018
Contributor
Donald T. Austin
Description
“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans; in one aspect of You are found all the aspects of existence.”
Kahlil Gibran
Dimensions
36" X 18"
Exhibition
Facutly
Material
Digital Inkjet Proof; Images produced with iPhoto 7+ phone camera; Typography and layout produced in Adobe Illustrator
Place
Hoh Rain Forest, Washington
Provenance
Columbus, Ohio
Time Period
Fall 2018
For Sale?
Yes
Recommended Citation
Austin, Donald T., "Water 1" (2018). Don Austin - Be Well Out Here: The Big Go West. 17.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/bewell/17
Comments
I grew up near the beach in South Florida. Along with the ocean, most of the days during my youth were spent just a couple of blocks away catching fish, turtles and snakes in a small canal. What a wonderful childhood I had in that environment. I guess you can say I have a deep-seated connection to water. In fact, we all do. All living organisms are born from water. Whether it be a spring, creek, river, lake or ocean, water also has the power to heal. Recently, scientific studies affirm what Native Americans have known for centuries. The results from these studies are remarkable. Individuals who spend time in and around beautiful areas of water are experiencing relief from terminal illnesses, mental disorders and physical pain. When Columbus first opened North America to European Settlers, the water in nearly every river and lake on this continent was drinkable. Now more than ever, we need to take care of our water so it can continue to take care of us.