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Brooklyn Tides: Excerpts from New York Waterfront Diary
Brooklyn Tides: Excerpts from New York Waterfront Diary is a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based photographer Sophie Fenwick. The exhibit showcases photographs of various Brooklyn waterfront neighborhoods culled from the artist’s book New York Waterfront Diary, published by 5 Continents Editions in 2023.
The 19 photographs on view feature the northwestern Brooklyn neighborhoods of Gowanus, Sunset Park, Red Hook, DUMBO, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard — where views of waterways conjure memories and inspire dreams. Some photos feature derelict buildings found in these waterfront locales, highlighting the beauty and mystery in decay. In haunting black-and-white and vivid color, the images serve as an unofficial timeline, showing these neighborhoods over the years, from the 1990s to just before the pandemic.
Fenwick’s evocative portraits demonstrate how these areas of Brooklyn have transformed over three decades. The images of Gowanus are especially timely as the neighborhood undergoes unprecedented change — with longtime locals no longer recognizing the surrounding streets, and new residents moving into rapidly rising luxury buildings. The photos shot prior to the 2021 Gowanus rezoning preserve the industrial grit and quirkiness that made the neighborhood unique and beloved.
Brooklyn Tides: Excerpts from New York Waterfront Diary
Sophie Fenwick
On view Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 1pm–5pm
CITY OF WATER DAY | SPECIAL SCREENING
Saturday, July 25 is City of Water Day. Please join us at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse for Sophie Fenwick’s photography exhibition, Brooklyn Tides: Excerpts from New York Waterfront Diary as well as a special screening of a 30-minute film. The Super 8 footage, shot by Fenwick and edited with Maya Han, is an extension of the artist’s book and exhibition, highlighting many of the sites seen in both. The film features excerpts of footage Fenwick shot along New York City waterfront neighborhoods in the early 1990s. This body of work pays tribute to NYC’s maritime history.
The film will be shown on a loop throughout the day.
Brooklyn-based musician and composer Leslie Braver (Gowanus Fish Queen) will accompany Fenwick’s short film from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
The Gowanus Dredgers will also host free walk-up paddling from 3-7pm.
For more information about the artist and New York Waterfront Diary, visit fivecontinentseditions.com/en/p/new-york-waterfront-diary/
