How we live now | Comme jé vivons achteu (2020)
What would our forebears make of our contemporary Jersey lives?
In this series of limited edition prints, our modern selves are placed within scenes captured by historic Jersey photographs sourced from the archives of Jersey Heritage and the Société Jersiaise.
Our Victorian ancestors, once the anonymous subjects of these photographs, now become the observers of our modern world and encourage us to see ourselves – as if through a looking glass - from a new perspective.
In this series of limited edition prints, our modern selves are placed within scenes captured by historic Jersey photographs sourced from the archives of Jersey Heritage and the Société Jersiaise.
Our Victorian ancestors, once the anonymous subjects of these photographs, now become the observers of our modern world and encourage us to see ourselves – as if through a looking glass - from a new perspective.
Porsche / La Collette and Havre des Pas, 1900
This was the image that I first created in the series and when I added the main photograph to the picture I was struck by how suddenly the figures came to life. I’d love to hear what the three say when they allow the car to pass.
530mm x 1050mm.
Photographs courtesy of Jersey Heritage and the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
This was the image that I first created in the series and when I added the main photograph to the picture I was struck by how suddenly the figures came to life. I’d love to hear what the three say when they allow the car to pass.
530mm x 1050mm.
Photographs courtesy of Jersey Heritage and the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
DJ decks / The Royal Square, 1905
It’s interesting how times – and our perception of crowds - have changed even since I made this picture in 2019.
660mm x 800mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
It’s interesting how times – and our perception of crowds - have changed even since I made this picture in 2019.
660mm x 800mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
VW van / Horse and carts and La Caumine à Marie Best, c. 1910
‘Back in the day’ our beaches weren’t used for leisure. And the White House looked like a wreck…
650mm x 800mm.
Photographs courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
‘Back in the day’ our beaches weren’t used for leisure. And the White House looked like a wreck…
650mm x 800mm.
Photographs courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Swimming pool / The garden of Sir George Bertram, Rockmount, Gorey, 1890
I wanted the swimming pool, with its bold simple shapes, to contrast with the complexity of textures in the garden.
740mm x 820mm. Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
I wanted the swimming pool, with its bold simple shapes, to contrast with the complexity of textures in the garden.
740mm x 820mm. Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Range Rover / Harvest workers, 1910
Both the varied character of each of the workers, and their group reaction, is captured beautifully in the photograph.
635mm x 800mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Both the varied character of each of the workers, and their group reaction, is captured beautifully in the photograph.
635mm x 800mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Barbecue / Société Jersiaise excursion, 1900
Could the gent on the left be any more relaxed?
800mm x 710mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Could the gent on the left be any more relaxed?
800mm x 710mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
RIB / The Stamberg family shrimping party at the Ecrehous, 1906
This deserted reef was once the domain of privileged adventurers.
1000mm x 630mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
This deserted reef was once the domain of privileged adventurers.
1000mm x 630mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
DJI drone / The Le Bas family on a shoot, 1910
Like us, these hunters have varied responses to new technology.
590mm x 700mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Like us, these hunters have varied responses to new technology.
590mm x 700mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Bentley / La Moye Farm, 1904
The humble origins of large properties are often overlooked.
695mm x 750mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
The humble origins of large properties are often overlooked.
695mm x 750mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Saplings / Bouley Bay, c.1903
It’s surprising how many wooded valleys are relatively new.
505mm x 800mm. Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
It’s surprising how many wooded valleys are relatively new.
505mm x 800mm. Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Reservoir / Queen’s Valley, 1910
"Après moi, le deluge."
595mm x 950mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
"Après moi, le deluge."
595mm x 950mm.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
Detail:
Keypad / Simon family group St John with French manservant, bull, two horses and carriage, 1897
In some respects, little has changed.
415mm x 1050mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
In some respects, little has changed.
415mm x 1050mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Detail:
Audi Quattro / Mont de la Chésnaie, St Lawrence, c. 1900
Mont de la Chésnaie is one of the lanes into Waterworks Valley. The gate post (but not the man) is still there.
680mm x 950mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Mont de la Chésnaie is one of the lanes into Waterworks Valley. The gate post (but not the man) is still there.
680mm x 950mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Samsung television / The Gaillard family, c. 1890
The television may have replaced the fire in our shared family moments.
505mm x 750mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
The television may have replaced the fire in our shared family moments.
505mm x 750mm.
Photograph courtesy of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive
Massey Ferguson Tractor / Plough with horses in Grouville, 1910
My neighbour’s beautiful vintage tractor reminded me that the challenge posed by new technology is not a new phenomenon.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage
My neighbour’s beautiful vintage tractor reminded me that the challenge posed by new technology is not a new phenomenon.
Photograph courtesy of Jersey Heritage