Still | Moving speaks to a dichotomy that exists in my work between stillness and motion—inevitable opposites and the balance between them. Many of my images are of moving things - surfing and the ocean. Photography is still by nature, but I have an interest in capturing fleetingly still moments within motion, which is a step beyond just the medium's function. I’ve long had a natural proclivity for this, though it has deepened over the years as peace, presence, and stillness have become core tenets that I try to operate from, contending with the constant change and challenges of life.

My practice continues to come through in my work, as these peaceful and reflective pillars continue to grow in their importance, informing how I conduct my self, relationships, work, and of course, my approach to making images. 

In some ways, I've veered further into the conceptualizing of these things; diving into meditation, self-development, spirituality, psychology, et al; As a result, I became so deeply immersed in prolonged introspection that my actual output of work slowed down. Still | Moving marks an ending of that period, or at least an integration point; a departure yet a return. This show captures a snapshot of my photographic interests and processes that mirror my personal journey, marking the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another.  

~Joey Farrell, July 2025