Nearly two years ago I loosely started a project as a way of reconnecting to a city I hadn’t called home for a really long time. All I knew is, it would involve a camera and the ocean. As time went on this delicious project evolved into The Sunrise Swimmers. It’s something I’ve put my whole heart into, and next month this collection of portraits, seascapes and stories from the early morning swimmers of Newcastle’s iconic, Merewether Ocean Baths is launched. My solo exhibition is supported by Olympus and will be on for 7 weeks at Newcastle Library, and along with it, a limited edition book.
Am I excited? You betcha. I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this project and to have met so many wonderful, wonderful people because of it. Connecting with community is something that is incredibly important to me, and through this project I’ve done just that. Tapped into the most wonderful, sea loving community of people, while being able to tell a tiny part of their stories. Yep I’ve loved every part of it!
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Congratulations, Brydie. What a fab project!
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It really has been the most wonderful project Deirdre. I’ve loved every part of it.
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Amazing! Congrats Brydie (and Happy New Year) x
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Hiya Keri! Good to see your name pop up 🙂 And happy New Year to you too.
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I’ve been quietly watching from afar xx
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So cool! Shame I can’t see it in person!
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I’ll send some pics Irene, it will be like being there 🙂
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I wish I could attend and see those pictures. Well done. All I can think is from little things big things grow.
Do you swim with them too?
Cheers Kate
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Very much so Kate… From little things big things grow!
I do swim too. It was the first winter swimming through and I was tickled pink to be able to do that, first time ever.
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How exciting Brydie! I look forward to following this and your other ventures in 2018!
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Super exciting Jane. I’m really looking forward to seeing it all come together.
How about you? Any big plans for 2018? Hows your magazine work going?
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That’s awesome! How exciting. I look forward to watching more of this. 🙂
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