For this project Pete ventured to the South West of England. The Cornish coastline is well known for its beauty yet there are still areas that are not as well known and more challenging to reach. Rock formations can be seen along the coast that are 326 to 313 Million years old - the history is vast and the layers of rock give a window back in time.
The sea has slowly eroded and fractured away the coastline over millions of years leaving behind only the strongest rock formations. These isolated rocks have been given names by the locals some of which have been personified with titles like ‘The Sisters’
Drawing on this idea of personification it has been interesting to show these isolated rocks as simple portraits. Researching into their symbolism further it is interesting to remind oneself of the significance of the rock as a metaphor in our culture. It has many symbolic meanings, not the least those of stability, strength and independence, which suggest more dimensions that could be added to these ‘lonely’ objects.
There are also some parallels to be drawn with the physical difficulty of approaching the rocks to photograph them which adds to the gravitas of the images themselves.
Ultimately the interpretation of these images rests on how you interact and respond to them. You may find your own stories in the rocks, or simply enjoy the experience of viewing them as mysterious and surreal objects.
