The story of fishing in Suffolk has been shaped by technological change, geopolitical forces and the shifting relationship between humans and the sea. Leviathan invites us to consider what remains when the sea no longer gives back.

SPILL’s flagship international commission for 2025 presents an imagined dialogue between Suffolk’s fishermen and the colossal Leviathan, a mythological sea creature and witness to ecological collapse.

Conceived and developed during a 100-kilometre walk along the Suffolk coastline, acclaimed Slovenian artist Mark Požlep has created Leviathan with the participation of North Sea fishermen who operated out of our county’s ports and fishing village.

This reflective audio-visual installation can be experienced at your own pace. A programme of additional talks and activities will take place within and around the exhibition space at scheduled times.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Mark Požlep (b. 1981, Slovenia) works in visual and performance art, spatial installations, and video. His practice centers on journey-based projects, using observation and reflection as core methods. He has exhibited internationally in solo and group shows, and received several awards and grants, including the Villa Albertine grant (2021), Andy Warhol Foundation grant (2020), and the OHO Award (2016).

Leviathan is supported by Suffolk County Council. Mark Požlep’s participation has been supported by the Cultural Fund, which aims to promote Slovenian culture abroad, and administered by the Slovenian Embassy in London on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia.