A single image can replace an ocean of words, leaving an indelible mark on our soul. For me, that moment came at Noss Island, when I photographed a northern gannet entangled in ghost fishing rope. I had witnessed entanglement before, but nothing prepared me for the powerlessness of that day. The swell was up, the…
Bringing ISLANDNESS to life has been a journey in motion, not just of image-making, but of deep remembering. Set on an island within an island nation defined by its wild edges, this exhibition at National Trust’s Scotney Castle is a state of being. As well as an invitation into the liminal space where earth, sea…
ISLANDNESS is a state of being. What does ISLANDNESS really mean? It is both physical and metaphorical, rooted in place and simultaneously drifting beyond it. At its heart lies a question – what can islands, and the edges they represent, teach us about ourselves and our relationship with the natural world? This photographic exploration and…
Honouring ISLANDNESS through storytelling and place ISLANDNESS is beginning to take shape. Rooted in a deep connection with nature, this exhibition explores liminal moments at the wild edges of earth, sea and sky. As final preparations are unfolding, I’ve immersing in the creative process with the amazing team at National Trust’s Scotney Castle. Bringing together…