This project chronicles the ancient woodlands and rare grasslands that have been irrevocably altered by the construction of the Havant Thicket Reservoir. Through portraits and recorded sounds, the voices of the community and the essence of the landscape are captured, preserving a poignant moment in time before the transformation began.

The photographs, taken on medium format film, were developed using locally harvested seaweed and fixed with saltwater. This innovative technique underscores a commitment to sustainability and offers an alternative to traditional photographic processes.

Frankie Knight is an early career creative practitioner and academic at Solent University. She studied Media Technology and recently completed a Masters in Critical Creative Practice. Frankie grew up in London but moved to the south coast to be closer to the sea and to have greater access to nature. She is multi-discipline artist working across experimental photographic practices and music production, using sustainable techniques that explore environmental themes.