Heading Out
by Scott Pellegrin
Title
Heading Out
Artist
Scott Pellegrin
Medium
Photograph
Description
One out of every 70 jobs in Louisiana is related to the seafood industry, which as a whole has an economic impact of over $2.4 billion annually for Louisiana. Many of these jobs are in family-owned-and-operated companies that have worked for generations to bring the finest seafood to the tables of the world.
Shrimping continues as a way of life for many folks in South Louisiana; however, because of competition from foriegn markets, government regulations and fuel costs many families are turning to other josbs. As a business, shrimping has become much more competitive, with more licenses granted now than ten years ago.
Many of the shrimpers who fish seasonally live in settlements along the bayous of south Louisiana and along the lower Mississippi River. Many come from a tradition of fishing and shrimping during the spring, summer and fall months, then oystering and trapping during the winter months. The ranks of shrimpers have increased as others have entered the shrimping industry. Many left city and industrial work, preferring to be their own boss. While traditionally many shrimpers in Louisiana come from a French-speaking background, Chinese, Filipino, Croatian, and Vietnamese immigrants have also entered the South Louisiana fishing industry for their livelihoods.
So while shrimping as a way of life and a family tradition is still present in Louisiana, many fishermen are having to relinquish this heritage because of so many adverse conditions. Their children will not learn to work the trawls and boats or share in the conviviality of a net repair session. The community spirit of the fishermen along the bayous and the shared experience of a family working together will be lost to the changes brought about by government, industry, and development of a foreign market. Shrimping as a way of life may live on only in the stories of the fishermen.
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June 5th, 2016
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Comments (9)
Scott Pellegrin
Thank you buyer from Mandeville, LA for your purchase of "Heading Out". I hope you enjoy this framed and matted print for many years. Laissez les bons temps rouler!!
Gregory Mitchell
Congratulations Scott on being featured in the Fine Art America Group “The Art of Fishing”. This work epitomizes The Art of Fishing. A story telling piece that is very artistic. The angle, colors, and the horizontal...perfection. Feel free to place this work in the 2022 featured discussion for viewing and discussion should you like.
Scott Pellegrin
Thank you to the buyer from Houston for your purchase of "Heading Out", I hope you enjoy this print for many years. This is a common site in South Louisiana and a way of life for many that live down the bayou. May it bring joy to you.