SOULS SALT WATERS
This photography project delves into the lives of a diverse group of Peruvians who share a profound belief in the ocean’s restorative abilities.
In the district of Chorrillos, Lima, Playa Pescadores stands as a testament to the enduring belief in the ocean’s healing powers. Through the lens, we witness the intimate rituals of individuals who visit Playa Pescadores with unwavering devotion, immersing themselves in the gentle waters of the ocean, which is an integral part of their health routine. For the believers, the ocean’s embrace is not limited to the warm days; it is a year-round pilgrimage, undertaken in the quiet hours between dawn and mid-morning.
This visual narrative captures the sensory dimensions of sound, smell, feeling, and sight that are central to the individual embodied experience and the intricate relationship between the ocean’s sensory bounty and the human spirit.
Every day, a group of Peruvian individuals from different backgrounds who share an emic understanding of the ocean's healing properties gathers at Playa Pescadores.
This group embraces the knowledge that the ocean possesses beneficial properties for the human body. This understanding is based on the idea that the ocean contains numerous minerals that are beneficial for our well-being.
Playa Pescadores is a beach generally frequented by popular culture on warm days. Nevertheless, only individuals who embrace the knowledge of the ocean's healing properties will continue their visits throughout the year, typically between the hours of five and ten in the morning.
