FAQs

  • Echoes of Change is a creative arts project which will culminate in a multimedia exhibition. It explores the past, present and future of the landscape and people of Lincolnshire and the Fens, telling the stories of this unique, but overlooked, region through photography, film, music and audio.

  • This is a forgotten landscape. Until relatively recently, the Fens were a vast, dynamic wetland that were then transformed into a highly productive agricultural area through centuries of human intervention, particularly large-scale drainage projects from the 17th century onwards. It has always been an evolving landscape and its people have always had to adapt to changes in the environment. It is the UK’s most climate-vulnerable region, with low-lying land, frequent flooding and an economy tied closely to the land and sea - making it a powerful lens through which to view wider environmental change.

  • The project is led by documentary storyteller, Fraser McGruer who lives and works in Lincolnshire. The project sits in the wider context of his creative practice in which his projects give voice to ordinary people and overlooked communities.

  • We will track participation in our workshops, exhibitions and forums, aiming for a diverse cross-section of Lincolnshire's population. Feedback will be gathered through surveys and interviews to assess  how effectively the project resonates with local communities and if it has raised awareness about the climate issues they face.

    In addition, we will present our findings and narratives to local and national decision-makers, seeking evidence of the project's influence in policy discussions or initiatives.

    • Photographs: A series of documentary images created by Lead Artist, Fraser McGruer, capturing the impact of flooding and the changing Fenland landscape.Creative and documentary films exploring personal stories, local responses and the wider human dimensions of climate change.

    • Short films: Creative and documentary films exploring personal stories, local responses and the wider human dimensions of climate change.

    • Music:  New recordings of traditional flood ballads, plus original compositions inspired by the sounds, moods and rhythms of the waterways and floodplain of the Fens.

    • Soundscapes: Immersive audio pieces blending natural and recorded sounds to evoke the atmosphere of flooded environments.

    • Audio stories: First-hand accounts, interviews and reflections from people living with the realities of flooding.

    • Interactive digital maps of flood events: Online maps combining historical data, local memories, and visual media to trace how flooding has shaped the region over time.

    • Imagined online environments: Creative digital spaces that reimagine the region’s future landscapes under different climate scenarios.

    • Flood memory archive: An open-access digital archive of family and community photographs documenting flood events in Lincolnshire and the Fens  under Creative Commons licensing.

    In addition to existing as stand-alone works, elements of these pieces will come together in a single multidimensional installation for exhibition. The result will be an immersive, interactive artwork that fuses visual and audio media with cutting-edge technology to imagine speculative futures. This multidimensional approach allows the story to unfold in ways that engage and resonate with a wide range of audiences.

  • Through community workshops and collaborations where residents share experiences, photographs and reflections on change in their area.

  • Arts Council England is the primary funder of Echoes of Change, with further funding provided by partnerships with local organisations and sponsorship of specific elements of the project by businesses that share an interest in environmental and community wellbeing.

  • You can support through sponsorship, hosting events or exhibitions or partnering on community engagement activities. Please contact us through the website contact form.

  • Exhibitions and screenings will take place across a number of venues across Lincolnshire and the Fens with plans for touring and digital presentation.