Jim Lockey
We stand on shores that are sculpted by the waves. Tides that erode the land release clay that was itself formed in the beds of ancient waterways. This is the material that is used to create the ceramic sculptural objects known as ‘sea-flutes’. When lowered into water (or activated by the movement of waves), a sea-flute emits a plaintive, haunting whistle. The sea activates the flutes, in a sense giving it life. The clay body of the sea-flute can be read as an analogue for the human body and its sound – our breath. Human life too, is dependent upon, and shaped by water.
The sound of the sea-flute, transposes the water’s energy into sound making it tangible in a new way that can be experienced through hearing.
The Sea-Flutes will be carried to the shore in a short procession following the sound of a clay horn. Players will enter the water and activate the flutes. The audience is invited to move amongst the players and listen to the gentle sound, or participate themselves in sounding a flute.
Note: The Sea Flute performance will coincide with Annual Sea Swim at 2.30pm.
Accessibility: Fourth Wall has wheelchair access from the street. The closest accessible car park is Payers Park Car Park. The procession will head down the Old High Street which is pedestrianised. The route will require the group to cross a busy road. The procession will end at Sunny Sands which has ramp access onto the sand.
