NEWS 2018: OCEAN ART PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTS
Bleach Festival and The Dust Temple Gallery played host to my latest photographic series ‘SEALEVEL - The Art of Awareness’. A body of work expressed through abstract ocean photography. Unique images reflecting moments of light and colour captured at sunrise presented as fine art photography prints.

IN THE PRESS

“Internationally renowned ocean, surf and adventure photographer Ted Grambeau has created a beautiful collection of abstract ocean images in hope of bringing our attention to the very real issue of climate change. 

For over forty years, Melbourne born Ted Grambeau has been consumed by his quest to capture the world through his lens. An obsession that has led him on a journey to nearly 100 countries, exhausting over a dozen passports. He’s mostly known for leading adventure expeditions into remote locations in search of undiscovered waves and is most at home when deeply immersed in the ocean.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST
With formal studies in Illustrative photography at RMIT University in Melbourne, Grambeau communicates an intimate relationship with ‘light’, a sophisticated understanding of it’s various expressions – the refraction, reflection and absorptions. The documentary nature of this project requires that Ted be at the waters edge before dawn, when most of us haven’t even thought about opening our eyes.

When he’s not chasing monster waves half way around the world, he prefers to live by the ocean at Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Finding balance, Ted keeps life ‘low key’ but when given the opportunity to share his thoughts on photography an animated creative is revealed. He is inspired by the Masters Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado. A photojournalist style is expressed in his work after having spent his formative time assisting the great Magnum legend Burt Glinn of New York.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Ted has titled this body of work ‘SEALEVEL - The Art of Awareness’. A project that’s close to his heart, with a majority of these images being captured just footsteps from where he lives.

At first glance it’s a stunning collection of abstract imagery that has organically evolved from a lifetime journey of photography. On deeper investigation you’ll discover timeless moments filled with colour and light, reflective images that document the truth of an event: the invisible nature of climate change.

2018 EVENT

OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Welcome to the SEALEVEL photography print series by renowned ocean photographer Ted Grambeau. Through his lens, Ted captures breathtaking moments of the ocean, showcasing its diverse moods and the dance of light across its surface. Each image tells a unique story, revealing the intricate interplay between light, water, and the elements, creating visual masterpieces that resonate with emotion and depth.

Ted’s passion for the ocean goes beyond photography; he is a dedicated advocate for environmental awareness. He emphasises the urgent need for action against climate change, expressing concern over rising sea levels and their potentially devastating impact. "The effects will be devastating before we actually notice," he warns, underscoring the critical timeline we face.

With over 30 years of experience, Ted Grambeau is one of the world’s leading surf and ocean photographers. His impressive portfolio includes countless surf magazine covers and a wealth of articles, films, and books. A keen observer of nature, he meticulously studies weather patterns and swell forecasts, enabling him to capture the ocean in all its glory. Ted has ventured to vulnerable locations that are at risk of being submerged due to climate change, ensuring that his work not only celebrates the beauty of the ocean but also serves as a poignant reminder of what we stand to lose.

Excited by the prospects of exhibiting his work again, Ted reflects on the first time he showed his SEALEVEL Series at the Pipeline Gallery in Hawaii. Special guests like Kelly Slater and leading environmentalist Jack Johnson came along, with Jack’s wife Kim selecting a few pieces to hang in their home on the North Shore.

And then in Sydney at the prestigious Stanley Street Gallery in Darlinghurst as a featured solo exhibition for the Head On Photo Festival. “It’s always great to spend some time chatting with art collectors and critics, all with an ecstatically positive response so far.

BLEACH FESTIVAL 2018
ART EVENT

Dust Temple Gallery

My current exhibition will be showing at the Hinge Gallery, located at the Dust Temple in Currumbin as part of the Bleach Festival and Gold Coasts Arts and Culture feature coinciding with the 2018 Commonwealth Games celebrations.

2018 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

GALLERY:     Dust Temple
                      54 Currumbin Ck Rd
                      Currumbin, Gold Coast. QLD
                      4223 Australia

OPEN:           24th March - 20 April 2018

DAILY:           Monday - Friday 6am-4pm
                      Saturday - Sunday 7am-1-pm

OPENING NIGHT 2018
Saturday 24th March 6 - 9pm will be a bit special as I will be launching and signing copies of my new book ‘Adventures in Light’ - a photographic journey spanning four decades combined with my abstract ocean photography exhibition SEALEVEL - The Art of Awareness.

Explore Ted Grambeau’s SEALEVEL series and witness the ocean’s breathtaking beauty while supporting the message of environmental preservation.