Location: St. Vincent & The Grenadines

"Ruined buildings loom in between homes for the people of Colonaire. This coastal town has been facing the effects of erosion from the sea over decades in a relentless war against them. Coastal defenses are tired and sand from the sea is reaching further inland where children leave beach-like footprints in their gardens. The people living here share 'tales of high water' when it comes to describing the scenes of destruction, they watched the waves battle their neighbours homes in some cases merely feet away. Can these ruined buildings become more than just empty shells of their former self, or can they become valuable story-tellers to understand the effects of the sea on our island lives."

- Stephan Hornsey

Artist Biography

Stephan Hornsey was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and currently resides there. He is a photographer and writer who uses his passion of exploration on topics and cultures that are easily overlooked so that he can show their incredible value.

He captures environmental and cultural images which illustrate the personality of the nation. As well as working with private entities related to production, film, photography, and writing, he often works with organizations to document an image of their efforts as they change the lives of communities and individuals around the island.

Hornsey is currently working with the National Disaster Management Team, in St Vincent. He is working on a river defense project, building river defenses to protect homes in a community from flooding.