[RE]CONDITION VOL II: BODY OF WATER

This second instalment of the [RE]CONDITION work looks at both Ireland and The UK’s struggle against the Climate Crisis through the context of The Irish Sea; its transient borders as well as its natural and historical factors. The seascapes and coastal landscapes aim to highlight the importance of communication and commonality between these countries.

The images are a mix of coastal scenes from the east coast of Ireland and north West coast of Wales. They reflect the layers of history and memory that have built up over time and serve as a conversation across this body of water. As passage, trade, consumption, recreation and industry grew, the Irish Sea became more utilised, exploited and relied upon by multiple countries. Yet, it’s still an unpredictable and uncontrollable environment that can halt human movement and enterprise almost instantaneously. These wild waters have always been a challenging habitat for us to navigate and use to our advantage, but the more we reap from it the more damage we inflict.