Inspired by my deep connection with the sea, my work blends photography and chromatography, spanning abstract compositions and still life studies. Influenced by my years in the merchant navy and childhood on the Kent coast, I explore the intersection of memory, place, and transformation. My photography captures human relationships with the sea and land, while my chromatography practice reveals the invisible—patterns, pigments, and chemical traces inspired by seashells, seaweed, driftwood, tidal treasures, leaves, twigs and minerals. These vibrant patterns reflect the layered narratives of maritime voyages, bridging science
and art.

Seafarers and landlubbers experience the sea differently; my chromatography highlights these contrasts through molecular transitions that mirror our diverse connections with nature. Each piece offers viewers a glimpse into the emotions, challenges, and discoveries of life at sea.

Website – https://www.danharnett.com
Instagram – @danielharnett
email – dan@danharnett.com