Rock-A-Nore
My photographic work explores the presence of people within a specific place. I focus on individuals I encounter in the local fishing community, as well as passers-by and visitors, many of whom arrive only for the weekend.
I choose my subjects instinctively. I am drawn to their personality, their appearance, or the way they dress. This intuitive approach allows a natural relationship to emerge between the person and their surroundings.
The work is set in the historic fishing quarter of Hastings on the south coast of England. This setting plays a central role.
The net shops, fishermen’s huts, and the large visitor car park, set against the constant force of the English Channel, create a strong contrast that shapes the atmosphere of the images.
At the heart of this environment are the fishermen. For me, they form the foundation of the place. Their long-standing presence stands in clear contrast to the temporary nature of most visitors.
I see the movement of people through Hastings not as random, but as part of a recurring rhythm. I compare this human flow to the movement of the tides. The incoming tide brings new faces and energy to the shoreline, while the outgoing tide carries them away again, returning the landscape to a quieter state.
Within this ongoing cycle, both visitors and fishermen appear as momentary presences, brief markers in a rhythm that continues beyond any individual.
