'Living in Brighton, situated by the sea, the importance of this magnificent space was made clear. I realised it was a space which held people, all of whom were trying to work through the mental drain that the Covid-19 pandemic has created. Whether it is a place to relax physically, emotionally or spiritually, these beautiful spaces contain people all with different complex personal circumstances and all with different reasons to be present in that particular moment. They are drawn to the waterfront to be reminded that much of our day-to-day existence sometimes can seem short-term and artificial. It is a place which allows us as humans to think, re-evaluate and reconsider our lives. For me, this artwork is about the moments of time that we process our challenges before we think it possible to emerge at the other side.

Whilst “The Ponderers” highlights the importance of individual thought, it also allows us to consider that all around us, in the distance, many more are doing the same. This artwork encloses these individuals in their own moments separately, the boxes containing them are all different sizes and dimensions gathered together, yet through the mundane they forge an un-earthly portrayal of life. Conveying the importance of each individual moment regardless of the similarities or dissimilarities we can have. I believe “The Ponderers" shows that small seemingly unremarkable moments can help us navigate life as a whole.'

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- Lieske Weenink