The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig precipitated a catastrophic chain of events that endangered the waters of the Gulf and the people of the region. The devastation on the water was reflected in the faces of the people, and at that point, the most important story to tell was the story of the people.
The tragedy of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a microcosm of a worldwide dilemma. The landscape, the wildlife and thousands of people of the Gulf region are in ruin. Jobs and homes are being lost as corporate tactics of delay, coverup and blame shifting are implemented.
David Zimmerman says, “While taking photographs of the oiled landscape I was detained by the Coast Guard under orders from BP. I was again threatened with arrest while on-board a Plaquemines Parish vessel along with journalists and environmentalists attempting to evaluate the extent of the damage.”
“What I don’t understand is, you talk about the oil, you talk about the wetlands, you talk about the animals; but you’re forgetting the people – again. Eleven people lost their lives. My brother in law, he’s been trying to call everyone to put his boat out there in the water. “Oh, we’re not looking for 22 foot boats”. You can’t put them out to work? You took their work! BP it’s time for you to stand up and take notice of the people that need help.” – Venessa Rayas. Fisherman’s wife. Buras, Louisiana
David Zimmerman is an American born artist working in New York City and Taos, New Mexico. David’s interest in the arts began at an early age, working primarily in sculpture and painting. His interest in photography developed in his early twenties while living and working in Europe and the Middle East. In 1984 he opened his New York studio and began a career photographing landscape, environmental and fine art projects as well as commissions for Pepsi, Mercedez-Benz, Seagram’s, American Express, Lancome and others.
Fisherman’s father. Port Sulphur, Louisiana
Charter captain. Venice, Louisiana
Spill laborer. Venice, Louisiana
Airboat captain. Venice, Louisiana
David Zimmerman at work
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