Christy Lee Rogers’ underwater photography transcends the traditional boundaries of the medium, creating a symphony of color and motion that echoes the grandeur of Baroque art. Her work is not merely a visual feast; it is a deep dive into the essence of human emotion and the fluidity of our existence. Each photograph is a carefully orchestrated scene, where light and darkness play across the forms of submerged figures, crafting narratives as rich and complex as the waters that enfold them. Rogers’ mastery of refraction and her daring use of water as a lens challenge the viewer to see beyond the surface, to the profound stories that lie beneath.
In the stillness of the night, Rogers’ lens captures a world suspended between reality and fantasy. Bodies intertwine in an ethereal ballet, their forms distorted and magnified into something otherworldly, yet strikingly intimate. The result is a collection of images that are as timeless as they are fleeting, a testament to the enduring power of human expression and the inexhaustible possibilities of artistic innovation. Through her unique vision, Rogers invites us to contemplate the depths of our own nature and the transformative power of art.