Launch Event: My Beach - Shaun Vincent

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About the exhibition

This particular beach is a short walk from our home and was photographed from the same spot every Sunday lunchtime for a year. For me, it is more than just a scenic escape, it is a place of tranquillity and reflection which allows me precious, specifically allocated, time away from the stresses of modern life. In a world increasingly defined by noise and urgency, the beach reminds me of something essential, the importance of pausing, breathing, and simply being.

This body of work is not just about the beach—it is about time, memory, and the stories a single place can tell. By observing the subtle and the grand, the transient and the enduring, these images ask us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life's ongoing rhythm. In the end, the beach becomes a canvas, not only for the forces of nature but also for our own contemplation of what it means to belong to something greater than ourselves.

Each photograph captures a specific moment—calm, turbulent, sunlit, or shrouded in mist—reflecting not only the physical changes of the beach but also the emotional resonance it holds. Time flows like the tides, ever-changing yet also constant. The changing light, patterns in the sand, the ebb and flow of the tide, and the occasional human presence all serve as metaphors for impermanence and renewal. This work is a testament to the power of natural spaces to nurture mental clarity, alleviate anxiety, and foster a sense of connection—both to ourselves and to something greater.