Everybody's sinking

Art
Written By Bipasha Chakraborty

An exploration of the idea of ‘business as usual’ whilst global sea levels rise.

Two figures in business suits sitting in a shallow ocean pool, looking back at the camera.

All image credits: Bipasha Chakraborty

Inspired by Tuvalu foreign minister’s COP26 speech dressed in a suit and tie in the middle of the ocean, this photo series explores the idea of ‘business as usual’ whilst global sea levels rise.

Close up of two figures wearing business clothing floating on the surface of the ocean. Emphasis on the water soaking the clothing, the white shirts becoming transparent and red ties reflective.
Photo of a figure with short hair in a suit in tie, framed by the gaps between another figures arms, posed akimbo. They are both standing in the ocean.
Two figures in business suits sitting in the ocean, the water up to their knees. The left figure is leaning their head on the right, who is reading newspaper.
Two figures sitting in the ocean, looking at the camera. Behind them, a net fence.

Models: Dani Villafaña & Yvonne Tran

Photography: Bipasha Chakraborty

Photo inspiration: Shawn Paul Tan 

Bipasha Chakraborty
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