Tracey Williams: Adrift, Lego Lost At Sea

Adrift is an insight into the mysterious world of oceans and tides, shining a light on this lost Lego and other cargo spills, as well as their lingering legacies in the sand and sea. It also captures the magic of beachcombing while cataloguing some of the weird and not so wonderful plastic items now found on so many shores.

“An intriguing example of a truly global world heritage is Tracey Williams’ collection of plastic artefacts washed up on the world’s beaches. Her images illustrate how global production, consumption, and disposal of human artefacts are connected through the flows in the world’s oceans. A majority of this plastic trash does not find its way to any beaches but has a destructive impact on maritime habitats and contributes to building up a unique geological signal of the Anthropocene at the bottom of the sea.” Cornelius Holtof and Annalisa Bolin, UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures

“I loved this beautiful book. Meticulously researched and a joy to read, this fascinating story about the sea, consumerism and the impact humans are having on the marine environment is a must-have for all ocean lovers.” John Hourston, Founder, Blue Planet Society