Preorder book - Time by the Sea

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Preorder book - Time by the Sea

NOK 500.00

"Time by the Sea" will be a text-rich art photobook and exhibition that examines cultural identity, environmental changes, and globalization with Lyngør as its backdrop—a car-free archipelago recognized as Europe's best-preserved village. Through a combination of portraits, historical images, conceptual photographs, and personal stories, the project illuminates how a small community is affected by larger global forces.

As a 12th-generation resident of Lyngør, I have deep roots in this unique community. My ancestors were sailors and ship captains, and my family's experiences at sea reflect Lyngør's maritime heritage. These personal and familial experiences connect individual stories to universal themes and give the project an authentic voice.

The portraits of residents in front of their homes show the interplay between people and architecture, capturing a community in transition. Historical images and maps from the Kuben Museum and Archives provide context and show how historical events have shaped today's Lyngør. By including my homage to my mentor Dag Alveng—where I use his technique of quadruple exposures in Lyngør—a dialogue is created between past and present, and between local and global perspectives.

The project explores how globalization and economic forces affect small communities. With rising property prices and a declining permanent population, Lyngør faces challenges related to preserving culture and identity. Environmental challenges such as climate change and rising sea levels also threaten the island's future.

Through my sea and landscape photographs, where I adopt an objective and conceptual approach, I relinquish some control in the image-making process. This serves as a symbol of forces beyond our control. The latent aspects of the analog photography process can mirror the hidden changes occurring beneath the surface in society.

The exhibition at Bomuldsfabriken will present photographs in various formats, along with maps, illustrations, and historical images. My images are produced analogously in my darkroom in Lyngør, while color images are made at Studio Technika in Oslo. The frames are handcrafted by a local boatbuilder, further connecting the project to the maritime environment. The exhibition takes place on the third floor of Bomuldsfabriken, with a special connection to the old mines where iron ore was extracted—the same material my grandfather transported for the merchant fleet during the war.

The book "Time by the Sea" will contain the same visual elements as the exhibition, as well as texts that elaborate on the project's themes. Contributors include renowned authors and experts such as Carsten Jensen, Johan Harstad, Dag O. Hessen, Simen Tveitereid, and Håkon Haugland from the Kuben Museum and Archives. Their contributions will provide depth and different perspectives on the issues addressed in the project.

The book will be designed by Rune Døli from Modest Design. Harald Fougner will serve as the text editor, and Simon Bainbridge will be responsible for curating and sequencing the images. The book is planned to be printed in an edition of 1,000 copies, with the publisher handling distribution and sale of half.

Book launches are planned at Bomuldsfabriken, in my gallery in Lyngør, and at the American Scandinavian Foundation in New York, with support from the Norwegian consulate. There will also be potential to exhibit works by both Dag Alveng and myself, emphasizing the project's international dimension and the connection between Norway and the USA.

"Time by the Sea" is a tribute to Lyngør and its inhabitants—a documentation of a community in transition and a reflection on the delicate balance between preservation and renewal in a globalized world. Through collaboration with local and international contributors, the project seeks to create a dialogue about our shared future and the importance of preserving cultural identity in the face of global challenges.

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