‘Below the Sea’ is part of a multi-block relief print series exploring the emotional construct of place. Walking creates experiential narratives enriched by memory, history, and artefacts, shaping place as a palimpsest of experiences. This piece reconstructs the human geography of horizons and shorelines, revealing hidden structures of submerged landscapes – such as the lost villages along the Norfolk coast and Doggerland, a once-inhabited region that connected Britain to Europe, now below the North Sea.
The image was made with multiple blocks, each adding a segment and colour to the composition. The process begins with location-based drawings, which are then combined with map renderings, patterns, and archival materials to form a multi-layered design.
Additional prints from the series are available to view here
