Race, Place and Diversity by the Seaside
Suki Dhanda
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Race, Place and Diversity by the Seaside was an exploration of how cultural diversity is expressed along the shore line of Plymouth and the surrounding area.
People from a multitude of backgrounds have historically congregated at the British seaside with their families and loved ones to take in the views, play in arcades, walk along the shore and swim in the sea.
2016’s Brexit vote has led many people to question their sense of belonging and their place in this country. Numerous theories have been put forward in the wake of the referendum result exploring why people voted to leave the European Union. These range from concerns with immigration levels, austerity, sovereignty, education and communities feeling left behind by the forces of globalisation.
Over a 6 month period, Dhanda spent time visiting Plymouth (a city that she lived in as a student in the late 80’s) capturing local residents and visitor’s spending time relaxing with their friends and families by the coast.
This project explores the changing face of Plymouth’s population and seeks to uncover and celebrate the diverse community of people who have made this city their home, highlighting the possibilities of coexisting in a shared space.
![Aba Mountwise, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Aba-Mountwise.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=b60ec5b16d42311085a92fa8453aadfc)
![Bhupinder Singh Family Bigbury on Sea , Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Bhupinder-Singh-Family-Bigbury-on-Sea.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=b975f1ff151359848f3dd7c29d0ab483)
![Elaf Yaseen with daughter Noor The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Elaf-Yaseen-with-daughter-Noor-The-hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=d24f2fb1f7dccc799ee5cbe3acc476f7)
![Foster Family Jenny Cliff, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Foster-Family-Jenny-Cliff.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=702e27f1d4ddbb1a572fe55abe11a40d)
![Jerry Lee The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Jerry-Lee-The-hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=ea0ab2307463b4c4280be1435c8eb214)
![Kristian Harry The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Kristian-Harry-The-Hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=c94cac4bd898e25bfeae8a48fbe93b70)
![Manasseh with neice Oye Mountwise, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Manasseh-with-neice-Oye-Mountwise.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=12d88fca4b285e3e84fa84974fd9800d)
![Margo Milo The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Margo-Milo-The-hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=82f29e6d60a446ab2a7d1added54cc72)
![Mishari Ahmad The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Mishari-Ahmad-The-Hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=7485163d626fb78f63ff483a4a5f446e)
![Neizer family Mount Wise, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Neizer-family-Mount-Wise.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=d3902e991b7ab64eb687d78d09947ce9)
![Stoffregen Family from Germany, Suki Dhanda (2018) Mothercombe Beach](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Stoffregen-Family-from-Germany-Mothercombe-Beach.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=786fa25894b5c09f198e992a98cba03d)
![Unknow family Devils Point, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Unknow-family-Devils-Point.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=c2cb08df29e7038cacca94be694bf3f4)
![Unknown group The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Unknown-group-The-hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=569da4d2ab86bff86f19cc2f9715bc16)
![Win Tertulien The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Win-Tertulien-The-Hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=a270139992291276f0bfb2bb1870816e)
![Yara with friends The Hoe, Suki Dhanda (2018)](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/exhibitions/suki-dhanda-race-place-and-diversity-by-the-seaside/Yara-with-friends-The-Hoe.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=b6d17fbac3ebf33d7465b5a5c2230567)
![Suki Dhanda - install 1](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9919.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=7268358388051ea8983ed8ca4b3d0a28)
![Suki Dhanda - install 2](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9942.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=53aec5fffd90d380b2edeaffea035b25)
![Suki Dhanda - install 3](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9945.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=ac8563d3820361bd9aa1240b598d2acc)
![Suki Dhanda - install 4](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9935.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=38da26d715229cad0c84f74abd36c623)
![Suki Dhanda - install 5](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9906.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=7ecb8ac30886b3c2bfccf160f06dbcca)
![Suki Dhanda - install 6](https://mirror-uploads.imgix.net/via-cms/Suki_Dhanda_exhibition-9913.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=auto&ixlib=php-3.1.0&q=80&w=10&s=f6ebad71a6ccc9cbafee51f0f09c2f35)