It was recently announced that Hastings will bid to become the UK’s 2028 Town of Culture. As a long-time resident, this feels like a really exciting opportunity to show, share and build on the creative and cultural vibrancy of the town.
Read MoreHere are some recent portraits of and for multi-disciplinary artist Vanessa Farinha and singer-songwriter, poet and performer Breezy Lee. Both were photographed in Hastings, with Breezy’s portrait session happening on a very cold day. This didn’t prevent her from submerging herself into the English Channel in a beautiful vintage slip dress and bright ribbon.
Vanessa’s photographs were taken at her home on a slightly warmer day. I thought that the environment somewhat evokes are recent work about council estates and architecture.
Thanks to both artists for commissioning me.
Read MoreFor over a year I’ve been working on The Vision of Sound, a podcast on the intersection of art & music. It’s been an absolute pleasure chatting to creative people that make work about or inspired by music, and I’ve learnt so much!
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