Michael Gay

The work that I am currently working on concerns coastal erosion of the land around Britain. The exploration is that of the changing weather and seasons caused by Global warming around the world. My intention is to photograph the impact this is having on our country and to raise public awareness.
Starting my work in the Norfolk villages of Happisburgh and Hunstanton, on the north east coast of England I investigated and photographed the geological structure of the coastline and looked for remaining remnants of the homes that had fallen into the sea on the beaches below.

The Images from the project called disappearing coastline reveal the precarious composition of the cliffs in Happisburgh. The effect of erosion to the land does not show the damage to property or the grief and suffering of the people who lost their homes. But these images from Happisburgh are part of the coastline that is the fastest eroding land in Britain where homes have just fallen onto the beach below caused by the constant pounding of the waves. To continue with this project I will visit the East Riding coast line between Spurn Point and Flamborough Head building a substantial body of work towards an exhibition. Over the next few years I will continue to ...

Swansea Metropolitan University
Photojournalism Higher National Diploma (Hnd) achieved June 2012
BA (Hons) Photojournalism Degree achieved June 2013.

Swansea Metropolitan Degree show 24th May -June 14th 2013.
Our Summer Exhibition 21st November to 7th December,2012
Swansea Exhibition End of Year Exhibition 11th -18th May 2012
The Fall Exhibition December 2011- February 2012
Last summer exhibition December 21st November - 7th December 2011- January
Swansea Ragged School 2 day exhibition. 5th and 6th December 2011.