The forest holds its breath. Morning fog clings to the undergrowth like a held memory, softening the sharpness of the branches. No wind disturbs this pause—just the quiet sound of wet soil underfoot and the occasional drip of condensation finding gravity. This is a moment before awakening, before names and noise.
Captured in black and white, the image flattens time and amplifies feeling. The photograph doesn’t offer a clear path—only the illusion of one, lost among repeating trees and vanishing light. It’s a study in presence, in the tension between concealment and emergence, where the eye must wander before it can truly see.
Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.
