A photography exhibition celebrating a community garden is now on display on the seafront and at a railway station.
Artist Becky Warnock captured the essence of Moulsecoomb Forest Garden, a green project which supports young people, over the summer.
The garden took over a derelict strip of council land in 1994 on the edge of Brighton and in an area of deprivation.
Now, it is used to connect people with nature, particularly young people with learning difficulties such as autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia and ADHD.
Brighton seafront and on the footbridge at Moulsecoomb Railway Station for the next six weeks.
The exhibitions, titled When the Seeds Fall, are available to view onJenny Saunders, customer services director at Southern, said: "We're really delighted to be able to support the work of Photo Fringe and Moulsecoomb Forest Garden.
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“These fabulous images will not only brighten the footbridge for passengers, but also discourage the graffiti that has sometimes blighted the bridge.
“Coupled with the bee and butterfly garden financed through our community fund, our amazing partners are transforming the environment for everyone."
Warren Carter, project manager at Moulsecoomb Forest Garden, said: “This project has been a joy for us to work on and we’re delighted the exhibitions will connect so many people with what we do and hopefully inspire others to get outdoors and close up with nature.”
City councillor Leslie Pumm, cabinet member for communities, equalities and human rights, said: “Over the past 30 years, the Moulsecoomb Forest Garden has supported hundreds of local people, connecting them with gardening, food and nature.
“I’m delighted that, through our shared prosperity fund, we have been able to support this exciting photography exhibition and showcase the wonderful work of this important community project.”
The exhibitions were commissioned by photography charity Photo Fringe as well as the council’s shared prosperity fund and will form part of Photo Fringe’s festival, spanning Brighton, Sussex and Portsmouth.
Photo Fringe festival director Claire Wearn said: “The theme for our upcoming festival is Common Ground and this project chimes so perfectly with it.
“Finding common ground is a starting point for positive change and just like photography, it can bridge divides, challenge stereotypes and create space for collaboration and connection.”
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