Artist Roger Bansemer gets an unexpected invitation to dive two and a half miles down into the Atlantic to the site of one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. Armed with his artists eye and insight; he embarks on an expedition on a Russian research ship to the "Titanic. In this compelling journal; Bansemers writing and stunning visual work bring us into the adventure; relaying the colorful characters on the expedition; the history and past grandeur of the "Titanic; and the aching beauty of the ships underwater remains. "Titanic; as everyone knows; sank when it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912. It was not seen again until the mid-80s when technological advances led to the development of sub-mersibles capable of diving to that depth. Bansemer became the 112th person to dive to the "Titanic; the sixth person under the stern; and the first artist to have painted Titanic on site. This book chronicles his journey in a mixture of paintings; photos; and digitally-painted images. Bansemers fascination with painting people; especially the salty; nautical types; finds full expression. Meet buddy Lowell and diving partner Ralph; various Russian crewmen including Bird Man Pierre; Pirate Skippy; the cooks; the "cowboy" who "rides" the submersible; "Keldysh Captain Gorbach; and many others. Bansemer captures them all in their most characteristic poses. The star is always the "Titanic; majestic even at the bottom of the sea. Bansemer pays tribute to the many people who went down with her; acknowledging her role as their memorial resting place. This book; Roger Bansemers written and painted journal of his journey to "Titanic; is also offered in their memory.
2015-12-22 2015-12-22File Name: B019OSL4VW
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