Soaked floors, endless rows of tanks full of busy waters, and an unmistakable pungent smell invades the senses; the crisp welcome of a fish market in Korea.
The amount and sheer variety of fresh seafood is overwhelming. One’s eye is pulled to the bright yellow rain boots and red smocks of the merchants, mostly women, standing by to expertly recommend the best options based on one’s need. They clean and prepare each selection, which can be cooked immediately at a stall or the restaurant only steps away.
Captivated by this ecosystem, one can easily forget to eat sometimes! Well, perhaps that’s just me. But this oversight revealed a world I couldn’t can’t help but be intrigued by. Busy aisles cleared. Churning waters and clattering utensils now soften into sounds of running water. Smells become gentle to the nose. A weight that I did not feel before. The weight of survival, craft, passion, and love. This series is a peek into that world.
About Ezell Jordan
Ezell, street photographer and videographer, has always been deeply curious about the stories of others, stemming from a life of extensive travel, and the exposure to unique and diverse ways of life. Originally a musician from Buffalo, NY, obtaining a Masters in Ethnomusicology in Dublin, Ireland where he currently resides.
Coming from a robust technical background in the entertainment industry, he has worked on everything from major live music productions, to the world of television and broadcast, earning an Emmy as a Technical Operations Producer. These experiences brought forth a deep passion for the technical side of photography, its artistic expression, and its ability to deliver imagery that can touch others. Street photography has been the primary area of focus, with a preference for the candid, subtle, and pure. What speaks to him most are the moments in life that are sometimes overlooked or taken for granted, taking care to frame the little things that add to the whole and ultimately tell a story.
His photography has been featured in group exhibitions worldwide and published in various outlets such as Hotpress Magazine, 1x, and Docu Book (Vol 43). As he continues his journey, he remains dedicated to exploring and documenting the intricate relationship between people and life. [Official Website]
