SUDDENLY THE SEA

The Windbreaks

Portsmouth City Council, Southsea Coastal Scheme

Southsea Beach, Portsmouth

April - July 2025

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As part of The Windbreaks outdoor art gallery on Southsea Seafront — presented in collaboration with Hot Walls Studios, Portsmouth City Council, and the Southsea Coastal Scheme — my project, Suddenly the Sea., is now on view.

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Recently, I moved from London to Portsmouth, a city I have been visiting for over a decade. Inspired by the seaside and the history of the city, I have begun building a personal archive consisting of found images, family photos from my stepfamily, archival materials related to Portsmouth, and my own photographs. This work forms the basis of this ongoing series.

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I’m honored to have been selected alongside the amazing Olana Light as part of the second wave of artists featured in this evolving outdoor gallery, which celebrates local creativity and coastal resilience.

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Curated by Harry Scott and Matt Humphrey

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Supported by VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster