FOG is the first video landscape from the series And the Whole World Stops. For the site of my visual exploration I chose Crissy Field in San Francisco. For months I would walk there every morning, afternoon and evening to observe the life contained in that recreational space. Sometimes I would start walking at a fast pace, gradually slow down, and periodically stop to observe people interact in their natural environment. Soon I realized that my own perception of the environment was influenced by times of the day, changing weather conditions or simply my own state of mind and moods.

Within weeks of my exploration, I narrowed down my area of study to the Crissy Field Center and the San Francisco Yacht Harbor. In my attempt to develop awareness of my surroundings, I began to watch the area carefully and then photograph and film it.

On the second morning of my work on-site, I noticed two Great Blue Herons standing on a small hill, with five vertical-axis wind turbines in the background. The birds were interacting with each other, maintaining their graceful posture and stillness in a busy environment. To my surprise, passing by walkers and joggers seemed to be oblivious or maybe indifferent to the magic taking place in front of their very eyes.

Eventually, a Great Blue Heron became a metaphor in my work for stillness and a symbol for surviving, adapting and thriving in an environment that is undergoing constant change.