Over the last few weeks i’ve been working on and off location for a collaborative venture with Ankle Deep Studios. Although still in the early stages i’ve been very intrigued by the direction the project is taking me.

For a specific time period I have been granted privileged access to one of the empty storehouses at the Dockyard. Also with support from the Dockyard Trust, I have been photographing, drawing and researching in order to unpick this rather eerie and unique space. History is everywhere you step and look.

I have been recording my trips and development in a project sketchbook and have amassed a stack of drawings and photos that explore in particular the glimpses, textures and marks on the floors, pillars and walls especially. I love the fact that everywhere you look the soft light from the windows imbue a soft and ghostly light on the surfaces. Sometimes in long slanted projections and at other times a dusty haze.

Underpinned by regular informal meetings with Claire and Deniz of Ankle Deep Studios, it feels to me that this work and project is moving at an exciting pace. Collaborating with them is adding another layer of possibility. Another fresh perspective. We have some very exciting plans .. its a case of watch this space ..

For more images see the gallery page on this site

For more info about Ankle Deep Studios.