I am the TRANSECTS commissioned embedded artist for the Humber. It is my role to support the engagement of communities with this research and respond artistically to the themes and stories shared by the community.
“The shift to marine renewable energies will transform the sustainability and resilience of coastal communities and adjacent seas. History tells us that previous energy transitions brought profound environmental and social change for coastal communities. TRANSECTS is investigating past experiences of these energy transitions to inform how we navigate the current energy transition to renewable energy. We will explore three marine energy sources; Whale oil (1800 to 1900s), Oil and gas (1960s to present) and Renewable energy (early-2000s to present). The TRANSECTS team will assess the raw energy sources and examine how nearby communities have been affected during transitions. We will investigate the fairness and equity of decisions made. The project aims to develop strategies with coastal communities for more resilient futures.”
More work and imagery will be shared as the project develops.
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