Then & Now Beach Embrace
by Chris Page
July 2018, I set out to capture a picture of Life and the Social Interaction of Whitstable High Street, the movements of people, dogs and cars that all creates the vibe of the bustling street scene. I was pleased with the result, for me it incapsulated my memories of the Whitstable that I love as a child, without focusing on the beach of this seaside town.
May 2020, I returned back to the same spot, but now deep in the Coronavirus Lockdown and with Social Distancing on the High Street; it had lost its vibe, lost its life and has become flattened. Even Her Royal Majesty now looks grey and lonely in her self-isolation on the wall. Boots the Chemist has changed its window display from a colourful sun cream promotion to a subdued "thank you to key workers" statement. The wet surfaces and stormy sky accentuated the oppressiveness of the national human story, which is lockdown and social distancing in our local communities.
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Specification Unframed Print
Unframed - Colour Print - ref: 00013-1
Print Paper Type: Fine Art - Fibre Baryte Gloss 310gsm
Image Size: 35.5cm x 49.5cm (including 3cm boarder and title text)
Print Boarder: extra 2cm White (5cm overall)
Overall Size: 39.5cm x 53.5cm
Backing: 2mm White Card
Specification Framed Print
Framed - Colour Print - ref: 00013-2
Print Paper Type: Fine Art - Fibre Baryte Gloss 310gsm
Print Size: 35.5cm x 49.5cm
Print Boarder: 3cm with printed title text
Card Mount: Single White 5cm
Frame Profile: 33mm x 30mm - S2 Grey
Overall Size: 50.5cm x 64.5cm
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