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Photographer captures the essence of Wanstead Flats and its community

NICkMARKPortrait of Nick Croft and Mark Thomas, who helped develop a pond on the Flats. ©Annick Wolfers

A local photographer and filmmaker has launched a multimedia art project – entitled Common Ground – about the people who use Wanstead Flats.

The images are part of my ongoing exploration of the Flats. It’s a collaboration between myself and the people that love the area and use this space on a daily basis,” said Annick Wolfers, whose images are displayed along Leytonstone High Road and linked to online videos in which her subjects talk about what Wanstead Flats means to them. “Researching this project has been a fascinating journey, and in a time of deep ecological uncertainty, it helped me reconnect to my local environment. The hope is that it will make more people aware of this amazing space they have on their doorstep and inspire us all to further protect the area in the future.”

Visit wnstd.com/commonground

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