The construction of the Fishermen’s Terminal in 1914 and the Ballard Locks in 1916 made Seattle a hub for fishermen by offering a place to moor, repair and provision Puget Sound-based boats. Fishing and maritime activity remain a pillar of Seattle’s economy and heritage.
Jackson Chihuly’s ongoing project, Trawl is a material analysis of the commercial fishing industry depicted through images of found still life.
The original 2025 photos were taken at the Seattle Fishermen's Terminal and Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, Washington. These images are supplemented by photos taken during a trip to Alaska in summer 2026 on a Trident Seafood boat, arranged through the National Nordic Museum.
