“Yū-gen is a complex word, more felt than described in words. I want viewers to ‘feel’ what it is like for Ryuijie and me when we free dive and photograph.” Chuck Davis 

Yū-gen | The Language of the Sea, Photographs by Chuck Davis and Ryuiji can be seen at  The Monterey Museum of Art, August 30 – December 8, 2024

Thank you Chuck Davis for sharing this video.
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Bull Kelp Forest Dance, #11 © Chuck Davis

Today we are pleased to share the work of Chuck Davis and Ryuijie

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Giant Kelp © Chuck Davis

Aging Bull Kelp Blades 3 © Chuck Davis

Young Giant Kelp Fronds © Chuck Davis

Giant Kelp © Chuck Davis

Bull Kelp © Chuck Davis

Aging Bull Kelp Blades © Chuck Davis

Yellowtail Surgeonfish © Chuck Davis

Sardine Tunnel © Chuck Davis

Fish Tornado, #1 © Chuck Davis

Fish Tornado, #2 © Chuck Davis

Surf Break © Chuck Davis

Barracuda © Chuck Davis

Sleeping Sharks © Chuck Davis

Sea Nettles #7, Point Lobos © Chuck Davis

Sea Nettle #17, © Chuck Davis

Phil Descending, Outer Pinnacles Reef, Carmel Bay © Chuck Davis

Below California 7© Chuck Davis

Bull Kelp Forest Dance #10, Big Sur, CA © Chuck Davis

Bull Kelp Forest Dance #5, Big Sur © Chuck Davis

Feather With Ocean Light, © Chuck Davis

Surf Grass 18 © Chuck Davis

Blue Rockfish © Chuck Davis

© Chuck Davis

Surf Grass 20 © Chuck Davis

Ryuijie

Kelp Forest © Ryuijie

Kelp © Ryuijie

Kelp and Sunlight © Ryuijie

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