Hamble Peninsula captured in sound
Unique art project explores the area’s history, culture and ecology
A unique art project that uses the sounds of a diverse area of Eastleigh Borough to communicate its history, culture and ecology was launched by the Mayor of Eastleigh this week.
Peninsula Sounds is a sonic investigation into the Hamble Peninsula, which encompasses the parishes of Hamble, Bursledon and Hound (Netley). It has created an artist-led sound archive featuring six audio works, created by five artists, to explore the area’s past, present and future.
The subject matter includes seasonal wildlife, conversations with residents, historic folk songs from the area and underwater explorations.
The recordings were created by Bafta-winner Chris Watson, whose television work includes many programmes in the David Attenborough ‘Life’ series; John Coburn, Director of Wild Museum; multimedia artist, Tim Shaw; Rose Ferraby who is an archaeologist and artist, and Jennifer Reid, a researcher, musician and performer of nineteenth century dialect and Victorian broadside ballads
Funded by developers’ contributions that are earmarked for public art, Eastleigh Borough Council commissioned Wild Museum to create Peninsula Sounds. The project complements the Hamble Peninsula Trails, a fascinating, self-guided walking tour that explores the history, character and ecology of the area.
A free publication about the project is available from the libraries in Bursledon, Hamble and Netley and can be downloaded from the Peninsula Sounds site where the project video can also be viewed. A copy is also being delivered to 9,000 homes in the area.
The Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Dave Pragnell said: “I was delighted to attend the Peninsula Sounds launch and learn more about this wonderful project that provides a fascinating insight into this very interesting area of our Borough.
Find out more at www.eastleigh.gov.uk/hp-sounds