SITUATED HELPED PROTECTED: This coastal defences photography print documents the rhythmic repetition of WWII infrastructure repurposed for modern erosion control. Rough concrete forms create a geometric line against the shore, observing how industrial remnants become part of the coastline’s ecology.
Industrial Ecology Study: Documentary observation of repurposed coastal structures and human-built environments.
Maritime Documentation: A photographic print capturing the layers of history present on the Humber estuary.
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Photographer’s Notes
“This coastal defences photography print captures the quiet persistence of wartime architecture. These concrete blocks were built for defence but now serve as a pragmatic barrier against rising tides. I find the repetition of these ‘dragon’s teeth’ fascinating—specimens of industrial survival. The monochrome palette strips away superficial cheer, focusing instead on the texture of weathered concrete and the temporal layers where military history meets modern environmental management. This is an observation of how we repurpose the past for current necessity.”
SJ Pirie
