Project realised whilst artist-in-residence at Plymouth Arts Centre
July- October 2014
As I spent time on the Breakwater, I have become increasingly aware of the ghosts that stalk its length; promenaders, fishermen, bathers and picnickers all jostle in my imagination with its great engineers Rennie and Whidby; souls of stricken vessels and uncanny sea-creatures, even the imperious visitors or voyeurs, Queen Victorian and Napoleon. What was it like to walk this structure in 1837?
Thanks
The Breakwater is one of many historical structures that the Ministry of Defence has responsibility for yet cannot grant open public access to. I initiated a collaboration with the Queen’s Habour Master authority, based with 30 Commando in Stonehouse Barracks in Plymouth and secured permission to access the breakwater and document the walk along its length over a period of several trips. Many thanks to CPO (CIS) Mike (Jase) Donovan and Mary Brooks from Longroom for helping me to realise this project, as well as Vickie Fear and Caroline Mawdsley at PAC.
July- October 2014
As I spent time on the Breakwater, I have become increasingly aware of the ghosts that stalk its length; promenaders, fishermen, bathers and picnickers all jostle in my imagination with its great engineers Rennie and Whidby; souls of stricken vessels and uncanny sea-creatures, even the imperious visitors or voyeurs, Queen Victorian and Napoleon. What was it like to walk this structure in 1837?
Thanks
The Breakwater is one of many historical structures that the Ministry of Defence has responsibility for yet cannot grant open public access to. I initiated a collaboration with the Queen’s Habour Master authority, based with 30 Commando in Stonehouse Barracks in Plymouth and secured permission to access the breakwater and document the walk along its length over a period of several trips. Many thanks to CPO (CIS) Mike (Jase) Donovan and Mary Brooks from Longroom for helping me to realise this project, as well as Vickie Fear and Caroline Mawdsley at PAC.