Mick Santman

Mick Santman is a photographer whose artistic practice revolves around the creation of minimalist images that border on abstraction. With a keen eye for capturing the essence of calmness, Santman’s work aims to evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection.

The artist’s creative process involves a unique combination of thinking while making, allowing personal issues, such as stress, to serve as a catalyst for his artistic exploration. However, Santman’s vision extends beyond the personal realm, as he strives to relate his subjects to a broader audience, fostering connections and shared experiences through his art.

In his latest project, titled “Blue Mind,” Santman delves into society’s relationship with rest in our contemporary world. Guided by a desire to seek refuge from the overwhelming demands of modern life, he turned to the sea as a source of solace and inspiration. The vastness of the ocean and the act of gazing at the horizon sparked Santman’s pursuit of rest, prompting him to repeatedly return to capture the calmness and serenity he experienced in that moment.

“Blue Mind” encapsulates this pursuit of rest through a series of seascapes. Santman’s work explores the restorative powers of the sea, reflecting on the contrast between the value we place on busyness versus the importance of taking time off. By contemplating the captured images, viewers are invited to reflect on their own relationship with rest and the role it plays in their lives.