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“Typologies of Rubbish Retrieved from the River Thames,” 2025
Burdett Road West, London.
©Romy Altman, Lilas Favero, Erin Hogan, Noam Oster, & Theo Wainwright
Created for London College of Communication + The River’s Trust supported by BUILDHOLLYWOOD
https://theriverstrust.org/london-college-communication
ARTIST STATEMENT
Inspired by Bernd and Hilla Becher’s extensive series of photographic typologies of buildings in Germany,
we applied the same scientific method to photographing rubbish collected from the Thames.
This project documents rubbish collected from the River Thames, photographing each item in a controlled, isolated setting to draw attention to the scale and texture of riverine waste.
Plastic bottles, bags, and other discarded items were gathered by hand and brought into a makeshift home studio, where a copy-stand-style setup was assembled in the living room.
Lit evenly and shot against clean backdrops, each object is presented without distraction, allowing its shape, damage, and material to speak for itself.
The result is a visual index of pollution—ordinary items transformed into evidence of a deeper environmental crisis.
Created in collaboration with The Rivers Trust, the series was developed into a public campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging personal responsibility for cleaner waterways.
Partnering with The Rivers Trust was a natural choice. Our values align around protecting what connects us all: clean, healthy waterways.
Their approach to conservation and community action resonates deeply with my own commitment to storytelling that makes an impact.
The bottom text reads: “Typologies of Rubbish Retrieved from the River Thames for environmental charity No. 1107144.
The River’s Trust along with its members work to protect, promote, and enhance freshwater ecosystems for both people and wildlife.”
Burdett Road West, London.
©Romy Altman, Lilas Favero, Erin Hogan, Noam Oster, & Theo Wainwright
Created for London College of Communication + The River’s Trust supported by BUILDHOLLYWOOD
https://theriverstrust.org/london-college-communication
ARTIST STATEMENT
Inspired by Bernd and Hilla Becher’s extensive series of photographic typologies of buildings in Germany,
we applied the same scientific method to photographing rubbish collected from the Thames.
This project documents rubbish collected from the River Thames, photographing each item in a controlled, isolated setting to draw attention to the scale and texture of riverine waste.
Plastic bottles, bags, and other discarded items were gathered by hand and brought into a makeshift home studio, where a copy-stand-style setup was assembled in the living room.
Lit evenly and shot against clean backdrops, each object is presented without distraction, allowing its shape, damage, and material to speak for itself.
The result is a visual index of pollution—ordinary items transformed into evidence of a deeper environmental crisis.
Created in collaboration with The Rivers Trust, the series was developed into a public campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging personal responsibility for cleaner waterways.
Partnering with The Rivers Trust was a natural choice. Our values align around protecting what connects us all: clean, healthy waterways.
Their approach to conservation and community action resonates deeply with my own commitment to storytelling that makes an impact.
The bottom text reads: “Typologies of Rubbish Retrieved from the River Thames for environmental charity No. 1107144.
The River’s Trust along with its members work to protect, promote, and enhance freshwater ecosystems for both people and wildlife.”