WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA SIGNAL FLAGS

A3 inkjet posters, first edition of 50

2023

Part of the Ebb & Flow Project, Wells-next-the-Sea, England

Created while North Sea Artist in Residence in Wells-next-the-Sea, supported by National Grid and Sustainability First. 

A new set of maritime signal flags and messages specific to Wells-next-the-Sea and designed in collaboration with year 4 children at the local primary school.

The flags are inspired by local flora and fauna, observed shapes and patterns, and the re-membered and imagined past, present and future of the town. Posters are on permanent display throughout shops and cafes in the town, and in the homes of the childrens families.



Wells Primary School children designing maritime signal flags and their messages 

Physical flags in progress, dispersion dye on fabric.