The Sea from Here

Send me water from where you are…

This year I had planned a few coastal expeditions to work on a photography project set for exhibition next year in Summerhall Gallery (Edinburgh). Quite rightly, these trips have been cancelled, as a result of Covid-19. But I have a new plan. I’m asking if you would like to contribute to the project…

I’m gathering photographs of sea (though images of tidal rivers [such as the Thames] or canals [such as those in Venice] will also work). You needn’t work in the arts to take part, and nor do the photographs need to be taken on a dedicated camera. In many cases, smartphone photos will work. If you live near or regularly pass by a body of water, just send me a snap. But please don’t go out of your way or put yourself at risk. The style and orientation of the image is up to you, all I ask is that the main subject of the image is water.

The topic of the project is sea-rise. I will pair the photos with notes from each location – offering tide gauge measurements or data on coastal change in the area. The aim is to offer relatable sea level information: to help raise awareness on a pressing environmental topic. Sea levels are rising around the world, but they’re not rising evenly.

Submit your image(s) by following the instructions on the webpage linked below. Please send no more than three full-resolution files. By submitting your images, you agree that they may be used as part of the project, and may be minimally edited or sharpened if necessary. Each contributor will be credited. Any questions, give me an email: info@davidcass.art.