EVIDENCE
PROJECT

These are the stories of
the evidence we will leave behind

The photos contained in Evidence Project attempt to reflect the impact of our belief systems on tide pools.

Taken in the tide pools of a Normandy beach, they depict man-made objects in situ in exactly the way I found them.

My excursions were made during the king tides (tidal coefficient > 70) when the sea goes far out at low tide around the time of a new moon or full moon.

When I spot human evidence left behind and deposited by the tide in an interesting way, I photograph it.

Illustration of the main phases of the moon.
Descriptive label of an object giving its material, dimensions, weight and observations.
Waning gibbous moon symbol.

14/08/22
20:22

Coef: 102

A washed out yellow triangular object made of plastic with barnacles on it is stuck between two rocks.

Plastic Triangle. Tide-Pools, 2022.

Waxing gibbous moon symbol.

13/06/22
17:49

Coef: 87

A plastic disk rests under the water’s surface. The submerged sand is shaped geometrically. The plastic disk is aligned with the reflection of the sun on the surface of the water.

Plastic Moon Disk. Tide-Pools, 2022.

All things are one thing and that one thing is all things.

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Steinbeck, John, Edward F. Ricketts, and John Steinbeck. The Log from the Sea of Cortez: The Narrative Portion of the Book, Sea of Cortez.

First crescent moon symbol.

12/25/21
19:04

Coef: 80

A worn wooden slab of drift wood the size of a book is stuck between 2 rocks. The rocks are grey, have an iridescent quality and a dimpled abrasive surface.

Wooden Tablet. Tide-Pools, 2021.

Last quarter moon symbol.

04/02/21
11:48

Coef: 80

5 fragments of cement poles stuck in a sea bed ridge. Many barnacles are stuck on them. Kelp grows on the rocks around.

Cement Poles. Tide-Pools, 2021.

A table intitled Life Cycles giving information about initial functions of objects found in tide pools, where they were found, and their current status.
Waxing gibbous moon symbol.

23/05/21
17:56

Coef: 76

An worn orange rubber glove stuck between 2 rocks with a textured surface like seaweed. The rocks and glove are covered with sea life. There is a barnacle in the palm of the glove.

Invisible Hand. Tide-Pools, 2021.

Last crescent moon symbol.

10/01/21
15:55

Coef: 71

A yellow golf ball stuck between 2 rocks. The light is warm and contrasts with the cool sea green colors of the rocks.

Golf Ball. Tide-Pools, 2021.

But you know, talking about love is essential. When it comes right down to it, what is more important than love?

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Yann Arthus Bertrand

Last crescent moon symbol.

10/01/21
15:28

Coef: 71

A blue plastic bag stuck between 2 rocks with some thin brown kelp. There is a shadow cast by the creases of the plastic that resembles a heart.

Plastic Bag with Heart. Tide-pools, 2021.

Waning gibbous moon symbol.

16/06/22
18:35

Coef: 96

A worn out tire looks like an infinity symbol, stuck between 2 rocks that are sunlit and have kelp living on them.

Infinity Tyre. Tide-pools, 2022.

It is advisable to look from the tide pool to the stars and then back to the tide pool again.

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John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts

Final Disposal Action label letting us know the objects have been repurposed for installation art.