Walk to the Bottom of the Sea

The deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is approximately 7 miles deep. While this does not seem far on land, the deep-sea remains remote to most, both physically and perceptually. With this distance in mind, artist Emma Critchley is hosting a public walk to the bottom of the sea, to explore different ways we might find a connection with the deep. As significant depth milestones are reached along the way, invited speakers will give provocations towards conversation.

The walk intends to create a space for discussion about the way in which we think about and might care for the deep; it responds to the current issue of deep-sea mining and the impact mining the seabed would have on the delicate ecosystem of the ocean. Guest speakers will be announced on the Brighton Festival website closer to the event.

This event accompanies Emma Critchley’s Soundings, a three-screen film and sound installation with live performance which explores the ways that we might imagine, portray and talk about the deep ocean, and how this becomes fundamental to how we govern it. 

Please note this is a 7 mile walk with stops along the way and will last 3.5 hours approximately

Soundings will be at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts 16th - 23rd May.