Flood Cycle Notes from a Changing Planet
Flood Cycle Notes from a Changing Planet by John Kelly, published by Signal Books Limited in 2009, is a reflective exploration of the effects of climate change on various landscapes. This 64-page work combines both written observations and visual elements, capturing the intricate relationship between nature and human existence as it unfolds along the shores of the Hoy sound and beyond.
In this edition, readers will find a vivid portrayal of the dramatic transformations occurring in diverse locations, including Bolivia, Newfoundland, Alaska, Svalbard, the Baltic, and Orkney. Kelly’s narrative intertwines personal experiences with broader environmental themes, emphasizing the impact of rising sea levels on communities and the natural world. Through his observations, the book invites contemplation on the fragility of our planet and the enduring connection between humanity and the changing environment.
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‘As I walk along the shores of the Hoy sound I come to a patchwork of sandbags that have been placed within the fragmenting sandstone of the upper shore. Close by these sea defences an old stone wall encloses a cemetery. Many of the headstones are inscribed with readings of latitude and longitude, indicating that the buried were probably mariners. High and dry upon the shores of the sound, the seamen rest: the sea had taken them and in the fullness of time it will claim them back. As climate change and the prospect of relentlessly rising sea levels threaten communities around the world, artist and writer John Kelly records this process in words and images. From the high altiplano of Bolivia, through Newfoundland, the Arctic regions of Alaska and Svalbard, to the Baltic and Orkney, he evokes the dramatic natural transformations affecting our planet and their impact on people and landscapes.
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