Rory Martin Y5
Tales from the Flood The people of Morfa Borth, West Wales, face an uncertain future. Labelled as the first ‘climate refugees’ in the UK following a report stating the community would not receive the necessary funding to protect the town from sea level rise, the residents bands together to preserve the soul of the community by mobilising to start their journey to higher ground and safety. The project explores how we combat climate issues surrounding coastal retreat as well as commenting and critiquing the way we live and interact in our current communities. ‘Tales from the Flood’ speculates on an alternate future where coastal communities that are experiencing rapid change act as a test-bed to reevaluate the way we live and engender thoughts about the environment, as well as how we remember and immortalise these fallen landmarks. Grounded in communal ritual traditions that mirror the old, Morfa Borth will act as an example of progressive, environmentally conscious living, a symbol of resilience and hope, from which future developments can learn.
