Exhibitions
unleash the power of visual storytelling
Sensing, seeing, remembering
The wild edge of storytelling
Rewilding our connection to nature
My work has been exhibited in global photography exhibitions and solo showcases across the UK. Inviting audiences into the wild edges of our world, where earth, sea, and sky meet. This is where we rewild our connection to nature. Through photography and visual storytelling, I explore liminal spaces and the connection and tensions between human experience. The untamed landscapes that shape us, offering a window into the profound, often unseen narratives of the natural world.
But to rewild our connection to nature is not simply to marvel at its beauty. It is to hold space for its peril. I do not shy away from vital issues and the stories I capture reflect polarity. They can be a celebration, a confrontation, a moment of wonder, a call to action. The oceans we stand in awe of are rising, the species we revere are disappearing and the fragile balance of this planet is tipping under the weight of human impact.
Previous exhibitions & Residencies
My work has been showcased in internationally recognised exhibitions. From global photography exhibitions to intimate solo shows, each collection is an invitation to step beyond the familiar. To feel the pulse of the ocean, the whisper of the wind, and the quiet magnitude of deep time. My work is not just about seeing but sensing. Igniting curiosity and awe spark awakened action to heal people and planet.
Islandness
National TrusT
Scotney Castle
ApR – Oct 2025
A solo exhibition exploring liminal moments where earth, sea and sky meet.
Sjórinn talar – The Sea Speaks
Whales of Iceland Museum, Reykjavík
Jul – OCT 2025
An immersive ocean advocacy exhibition using underwater photography and story.
Arctic Canvas – Creative Residency
Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Summer 2025
Two-week creative residency focused on deep nature connection, slow observation and creating a sculpture for my Sjórinn Talar exhibition.
Ocean Photographer of the Year
Seaworks Melbourne
Jan – july 2025
Images of category winners and finalists for the 2024 awards, exhibited at this ocean focused museum.
Ocean Photographer of the Year
Australian Maritime Museum – Sydney
jan – april 2025
An immersive exhibition of the category winners and finalists for the 2024 awards.
Wild Edges
POW Thanet & Albion House Hotel
July – oct 2024
A bold visual inquiry into wildness, story and the feminine at the edge of land and sea, blending portraits and place-based storytelling.
40 Frames for 40
Joseph Wales Studio
Margate
april 2024
Mixing the alchemy of storytelling, citizen science & photography to awaken our sense of awe & rewild our connection to nature.
Hold Still
National Portrait Gallery & sites across the UK
2020 – 2023
Part of a national photography project led capturing life during the pandemic. Exhibited on billboards nationwide in 2021 and at the National Portrait Gallery in 2023 and in Times best selling book.
Lockdown Life
The Beaney
Canterbury
OCT 2024
A collection of 76 images of doorstep portraits captured of households on Isle of Thanet during Lockdown in 2020.
oceanographic magazine
Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024
Conservation & Impact – 2nd place
The Ocean Photographer of the Year is co-presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain. ‘Its a celebration of our beautiful blue planet, as well as a platform to highlight the many plights it is facing.’
‘Ocean photographers of all disciplines and experience levels – amateurs and professionals alike – are invited to submit their most impactful imagery to be judged by a panel of ocean photographers, editors and museum/gallery curators.’
‘A total of 118 ocean images are recognised each year, connecting with millions of people around the world via digital, print and in-person exhibitions.’
Add some wonder to your walls
Fine art prints that spark awe & fuel change.
Print Shop is an online collection of images, curated from moments in nature shot across the world.
They are printed at the UK’s first carbon negative lab, ordered online and delivered directly to your door.
I donate 10% of the Print Shop profit to Whale Wise.
The power of exhibiting &
sharing stories that matter
Holding space for awe and urgency
Stepping into a photography exhibition is an alchemical experience. Unlike viewing images on a screen, a gallery setting offers full immersion. It creates stillness to linger, provides scale to be enveloped, and allows space to truly feel the impact of each image.
More than just displays, photography exhibitions act as portals drawing us into the wild edges of our world, expanding our sense of place, and deepening our connection to nature.
Because my work is rooted in storytelling, exhibitions become one of the most powerful ways to let those stories unfold. Every detail is intentional. From the placement of each image to the negative space, the interplay of light, and the texture of the surroundings. Together, these elements guide the audience on a journey.
Some moments invite quiet awe, while others spark deep reckoning. Each photography exhibition strikes a delicate balance – celebrating the beauty of nature while confronting its impermanence, weaving together wonder and warning.
Exhibitions invite curiosity,
evoke emotion and leave an
imprint that lingers beyond the
walls of the gallery.
Weaving the wild: curating movement, memory, and meaning.
Curation is both an intuitive and iterative process. In fact, it begins long before an image is ever printed, woven seamlessly through the way I experience and document landscapes. More specifically, I am drawn to liminal spaces. The meeting points between earth, sea, and sky. Likewise, in an exhibition, I strive to create those same moments of transition for the viewer.
The flow of a photography exhibition should feel like movement – much like wandering a coastline, diving beneath the surface, or chasing the aurora across the night sky. Because of this, I design each exhibition space to invite curiosity, evoke emotion, and leave an imprint that lingers long after the viewer leaves the gallery.
At its core, exhibiting is about connection. It is a conversation between nature’s messages and messengers, between human and landscape, and between what is known and what is waiting to be remembered. Ultimately, my hope is that through these photography exhibitions, people don’t just see nature – they feel it. And in doing so, they find themselves deeply compelled to protect it.
Visual storytelling connecting
people, place and planet
Commission me to create exhibitions & visual experiences
At the heart of every exhibition is an invitation to feel, to pause, to witness and to remember. That we are part of this world, not separate from it. Stories can be a portal, a ripple, a reclamation.
Whether on the windswept grounds of a castle, the quiet corridors of a museum, or the bustling walls of a gallery, my exhibitions are portals into wild edges. Spaces where art becomes advocacy. Where visitors don’t just see nature, they sense it, are moved by it and leave feeling emboldened to take action.
From seabird cliffs to jellyfish blooms, from ghost gear to rare meteorological events, each collection is rooted in awe, urgency and the ache to protect what we love.
This is storytelling that moves.
What I offer
I bring an end-to-end exhibition offering for organisations, institutions and brands ready to bring purpose-led visual storytelling to their walls, galleries and public spaces. You can commission something new, license an existing collection, or invite me to bring my creative vision to your space. Together, we can create something immersive, elemental and unforgettable.
For exhibition partners, I collaborate with:
Whether you have a blank wall, a vacant gallery or a powerful story to tell, I bring a multidisciplinary offering grounded in the natural world and shaped by a deep understanding of storytelling, science and soul.
Collaborations & exhibiting my work
My work is an invitation – an opportunity to step into the wild edges and explore the depths of connection. More importantly, it is a gateway into the stories that shape our relationship with the natural world.
Exhibiting these narratives in spaces that foster curiosity, reflection, and action remains at the heart of my purpose. Therefore, I welcome opportunities to collaborate with galleries, curators, and exhibition spaces that align with this vision.
Whether through solo photography exhibitions, group shows, or partnerships with conservation and cultural organisations, I am always looking for new ways to bring these stories to wider audiences. Additionally, my work has been exhibited internationally, which is why I remain open to opportunities both in the UK and beyond.
If you’re interested in discussing a photography exhibition, curation, or collaboration, I would love to connect and explore how we can bring these stories to life together.
kind words
Hosting Sjórinn Talar – The Sea Speaks at Whales of Iceland was an incredibly meaningful experience for our team and our visitors alike, both in its organization and its execution. Working with Rebecca throughout this project was an absolute pleasure; her passion, creativity, and commitment to meaningful storytelling shone through in every detail.
The life-sized whale fluke, covered in pieces of discarded fishing nets and surrounded by beach debris, powerfully illustrated the real-world consequences of unsustainable fishing practices on marine life. It made a lasting impact on our guests, while her stunning nature photography brought the message home even further.
Sjórinn Talar was a perfect extension of Whales of Iceland’s dedication to environmental education and awareness. Since 2019, we’ve featured exhibits on plastic pollution and whale entanglement, and this collaboration built beautifully upon that mission, encouraging both empathy and action. The exhibition reached more than 20,000 visitors from around the world, offering countless people the chance to pause and reflect on how human activity affects life in our oceans.
What stood particularly stood out to me during this project – besides the incredible pieces themselves – was Rebecca’s deep respect for not only Icelandic nature, but also its culture. While we often host international artists, Rebecca immediately embraced the opportunity to give her exhibition an Icelandic title, creating a stronger and more meaningful connection with local visitors. We’re truly grateful for the collaboration and for the opportunity to share her extraordinary work with our guests. Thank you, Rebecca!
“Working with Rebecca throughout this project was an absolute pleasure; her passion, creativity, and commitment to meaningful storytelling shone through in every detail.”
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Artist Bio
Rebecca Douglas; Edgewalker, Way Shower, Liminal Being, Ocean Advocate, Storyteller of Nature. Her photography exhibitions invite audiences to step into the wild edges and liminal spaces. Where the know gives way to the unknown and we cross over a threshold.
A bridge between worlds, Rebecca’s work connects science and myth, intellect and intuition, structure and liminality, translating nature’s stories into compelling visual narratives through photography, video, drone, speaking and writing.
The antithesis of homogenisation and formulaic storytelling, Rebecca’s exhibitions create space for stories to unfold naturally. Trusting in the radical authenticity and alchemy of the moment. Her work is both a celebration and a reckoning, evoking awe while holding space for the urgent realities facing our planet.
Her academic background in Geography and Marine Resource Management, sixth-sense connection to nature, and innate ability to tell human-centred stories uniquely position her as a sought-after artist and visual storyteller.
Rebecca’s work has been exhibited internationally, including Hold Still, a landmark portraiture project by the National Portrait Gallery in London, where one of her images is now part of the gallery’s permanent digital archive.
An ocean advocate and Trustee for Whale Wise, Rebecca has created stories that amplify nature’s messages and messengers. She has worked with Visit Britain, Fujifilm and Dryrobe, with features in National Geographic and NASA. She was awarded 2nd place in the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year, Conservation / Impact category, with her image currently being exhibited internationally in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
Whether exhibiting images of the aurora’s ethereal glow, the stark beauty of the ocean’s depths, or the fragile meeting points where earth, sea, and sky converge, Rebecca’s mission remains: to ignite collective curiosity and awe, spark awakened action, and rewild our connection to nature.
