VIRGIN SQUARE

Kit Martin 'Drift and Bloom' an exhibition of photographic processes: digital, cyanotype and lumen printing 

at East Pier Smokehouse from 15th October 2026

Kit is a photographic artist whose practice is led by curiosity and ecological awareness. With a background in medical and police photography, she brings a distinctive perspective to her sometimes experimental exploration of the natural world. Her work embraces the physical tangibility of analogue and cameraless photography alongside digital processes. The natural world is a constant source of inspiration, with a particular interest in the small, often overlooked organisms and details that are vital to healthy ecosystems. Interested in the intersection of art and science, Kit enjoys collaboration, while participation and teaching are central to her practice, alongside exploring more sustainable approaches to photography.

This exhibition brings together old and new work in a variety of photographic processes: digital, cyanotype and lumen printing.

The cyanotype prints of the fish began as gyotaku prints where ink is applied to the fish directly and a print made with soft Japanese washi. Negatives were then made and a cyanotype print resulted from each negative.

The lumen prints of seaweed are unique and are made with the seaweed, sunlight and light sensitive photographic paper.

The digital photographs of wildflowers were made with a low-fi lighting set up and some repurposed science lab vessels.

The exhibition is open during restaurant hours, to view opening times visit  www.eastpier.co.uk