bollocks to brexit
A series of photographic collages addressing the Brexit debate. Using my own photographs of the horizon looking out to sea near my home in west Cornwall I have collaged images taken from my collection of First World War postcards sent to and from the frontline. The cards are from both sides of the conflict but the messages reflect universal concerns and longing to be reunited with loved ones. I have replaced the patriotic captions of the time with the equally fervent media slogans and headlines surrounding both sides of the Brexit debate. The view out to sea emphasises the idea of looking outwards and broadening horizons and instead of the divisive nature of the Leave campaign dialogue, extracts from the messages in English, French, German and Italian underline our shared concerns and humanity. The title of the series should leave the viewer in no doubt on which side of the divide I stand!
Digital collage of scanned vintage postcards and digital photographs. Image size 10 x 15.5 cm. Printed on archival matte Innova cotton rag. Also available as a hand-made artist book - see Books page.
2019