A visual exploration of the man-made impact along the shorelines of the Maltese Islands and East Anglia, UK. Born from a 2010 collaboration between Maltese photographer Jean Pierre Gatt and British painter Derek Nice, the project captures the intersection of coastal decay and contemporary abstraction.
The series focuses on the minute details of the sea edge—weathered boat hulls, decaying paint, rusted metal, and the play of shadows on limestone walls. These elements are transformed into a study of line, shape, and vibrant Mediterranean colour.
Every image is framed entirely in-camera. There is no digital manipulation or heavy cropping; the geometry is found and captured through the viewfinder on location. By eliminating the distinction between foreground and background, the images demand a “closer than normal” look, turning textured surfaces into singular, stand-alone compositions. While these details are often lost from a distance, moving closer reveals an infinite palette of bright, contrasting marine paints and textures shaped by the elements.
“As you move closer, you eliminate what distracts, leaving only the parts that give shape and life to these amazing details.” — Jean Pierre Gatt
A limited edition series of 5 prints each. They are all signed and framed and include an authenticity certificate. If interested in purchasing any of these images, kindly contact me here
