Zen and the Art of Whip Cracking

A young Australian falls in love with the decidedly non-violent act of cracking a whip, until a meeting on a dark street challenges everything she loved about her art.

Illustration by T Edward Bak

Kerzlake thought she’d mastered the art of whip cracking. But coming home one night through the dark streets of Darwin, Australia, an unexpected showdown with a stranger made her take a deeper look at her beloved art form. Kerzlake tells her true story; produced by Kate Montague.