Harvest from the Deep
by Pete Robinson
Pete Robinson has spent the last 11 years documenting the North Shields fishermen, through his project ‘Harvest from the deep’, capturing on camera the heart and soul of the North Shields fishing community. His photographs show not only his immense technical ability, but also a huge respect for the people he photographs; a desire to understand and communicate with real emotion and honesty their difficult and dangerous occupation, and a changing way of life.
‘Harvest from the Deep takes you deep into the heart of fishing and the gruelling work of the North Shields fishermen. There is little glamour or heroic posturing in the images, instead they take you very close, almost viscerally, to the smells, the blood splattered hands, the icy decks, the catching and the gutting of the fish.’ - Sirkka-Liisa Kontinnen MBE
‘Harvest from the Deep’ is a powerful body of documentary work. It has depth, rigour and real commitment behind it, with photographs shaped by trust rather than access alone. Pete stays close to the labour, pride and dignity of the community, and that sense of respect is felt throughout.’ - Ellen Stone, Creative Director, Side
