the WATERFARM
concept: imagining climate change
Our story opens at the edge of a river, where a vertical farm stands against a backdrop of flooded fields and encroaching waters. A solitary farmer, determined not to leave his home, ascends the building level by level, striving to stay ahead of the rising flood.
Imagining the mass migration of people from waterside communities is daunting. The Waterfarm images—digitally rendered and manually retouched—seek a quiet, muted atmosphere reminiscent of Edward Hopper’s work. the familiar and friendly vernacular of farm buildings is intentional to pull back from pure climate despair.
waterfarm at low tide
plan view when fields begin to flood
as waters rise, the lone farmer moves one level up
as water nears the tower level, the farmer lowers his rope ladder to the awaiting canoe
at the silo level, he bids a final farewell and steps into his trusty canoe. where will he go?