title. School (School)

date. 2021

city. Sliedrecht

about. 

One of the most fascinating natural phenomena, in my opinion, is a school of fish. Large numbers of animals that merge into a single entity, constantly changing in shape.
A mass that holds power, yet at the same time is also vulnerable. In a documentary, I saw how sharks, dolphins, and pelicans together devoured an entire school of fish. And fishermen use sonar to locate and capture entire schools.
Being part of a school means being part of a larger whole. This is a calming and perhaps even religious experience. At the same time, it requires alertness to avoid being swept away to places where you wouldn’t want to be.

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