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William Arnold is a Lecturer in Marine & Natural History Photography at Falmouth University, specializing in experimental, conceptual, and documentary photography that explores the interplay between human and natural histories in landscapes. He holds an MA in Photography (2014, University of Plymouth) and a BA in History (2004, Lancaster University). His work investigates how photographs document ecological change and the political dimensions of place, exemplified by his monographs Suburban Herbarium (2020) and SUNSPOTS (2023).
Research interests include wild apple propagation (via the Some Interesting Apples project), ecologies of coastal tourism, and novel ecosystems. He is affiliated with the Terra research cluster within Falmouth’s Institute of Photography. Awards include the Awen Medal (2020) and the Cultivator Creative Investment Grant (2022). Key exhibitions include Tides (An Tobar, 2021) and SEEDHENGE (Kestle Barton, 2022). His work critiques environmental and social transformations through long-exposure photography, time-lapse installations, and collaborative public projects.
Notable grants include £10,000 from Arts Council England (2020) and community-funded orchard initiatives. His Some Interesting Apples project cultivates climate-resilient apple varieties from wild seedlings, combining art, genetics, and public participation. Arnold also explores declining public infrastructure like telephone kiosks (Telephone Kiosks On Mull, 2023) and land art installations that reflect food security concerns.
