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For Those In Peril On The Sea 2

nobody@flickr.com (peterphotographic) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:57:14 -0700

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Hew Locke’s exuberant and large-scale installation consists of around 100 model ships – warships, trawlers, steamers, liners, brigs, rafts, junks – collected from around the world as well as made in his studio out of cardboard. Referring to sea trade and migration, the eclectic fleet is suspended from the nave of the church, the oldest building in Folkestone.

Locke uses a wide range of media and makes extensive use of found objects and collage. He has a special interest in working around sites and ideas with a historical resonance, and has cited architecture ranging from the Baroque, Rajput, Islamic, and Caribbean vernacular to Victorian funfairs as influences. Recurrent themes and imagery include visual expressions of power, trophies, globalisation, movement of peoples, the creation of cultures, ships and boats, and packaging.

‘I want the piece to stimulate thoughts on globalisation, and on illegal immigration, people smuggling, drug smuggling, contemporary piracy, etc. When I was 10 years old I travelled from Guyana to England with my family. During this voyage, two stowaways were discovered. I always wondered what their fate was – they seemed distraught.’ – Hew Locke

Folkestone Triennial 2011

St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church, The Bayle, Folkestone, Kent, UK

Lookout 2

nobody@flickr.com (peterphotographic) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:37:26 -0700

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Lookout 1

Taken with this on 25th August - one of the things I like about using film is the wait for the results !

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Folkestone, Kent, England

For Those In Peril On The Sea I

nobody@flickr.com (peterphotographic) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:55:54 -0700

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Hew Locke’s exuberant and large-scale installation consists of around 100 model ships – warships, trawlers, steamers, liners, brigs, rafts, junks – collected from around the world as well as made in his studio out of cardboard. Referring to sea trade and migration, the eclectic fleet is suspended from the nave of the
church, the oldest building in Folkestone.

Locke uses a wide range of media and makes extensive use of found objects and collage. He has a special interest in working around sites and ideas with a historical resonance, and has cited architecture ranging from the Baroque, Rajput, Islamic, and Caribbean vernacular to Victorian funfairs as influences. Recurrent themes and imagery include visual expressions of power, trophies, globalisation, movement of peoples, the creation of cultures, ships and boats, and packaging.

‘I want the piece to stimulate thoughts on globalisation, and on illegal immigration, people smuggling, drug smuggling, contemporary piracy, etc. When I was 10 years old I travelled from Guyana to England with my family. During this voyage, two stowaways were discovered. I always wondered what their fate was – they seemed distraught.’ – Hew Locke

Folkestone Triennial 2011

St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church, The Bayle, Folkestone, Kent, UK

Folkestone Bookshop

nobody@flickr.com (peterphotographic) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:12:26 -0700

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Please visit our new Oxfam bookshop in Folkestone, Kent

Visit to shop, donate or volunteer - help alleviate world poverty with us.

Find out more here

Folkestone, Kent, UK

Book Table

nobody@flickr.com (peterphotographic) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:14:18 -0700

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Please visit our new Oxfam bookshop in Folkestone, Kent

Visit to shop, donate or volunteer - help alleviate world poverty with us.

Find out more here

Folkestone, Kent, UK