This series of photographs captures holiday memories of Mathis Carletta with friends, before their paths diverge toward new horizons.
“Under the summer sun, hair lightened by salt, a smile on my lips, I arrive at this diving board, alone with myself. Behind me are all those I love – I can hear them. Before jumping off the board, I turn to face them.
“I wish I could say ‘see you soon,’ even if it sounds a bit like a goodbye. So I dedicate these memories to you, because these images represent for me the beauty of the moments spent by your side.”
I face the void once more, contemplating these moments as one contemplates a sunset. There is a silence here that feels like a thank you, and a light that lingers on the skin, even when everything fades. If only it could all be eternal… but I must go. So I dive.”
