The Coast of Mozambique 1998

A fisherman's daughter, Vilanculos.

Her family moved to the coast during the civil war, then decided to stay. Moving back inland would mean no more fresh fish and no ocean to cool off in.

Watercolour on handmade paper 70/50 cm
by Simon Bird £275

Sailing dhow by local fisherman

Sailing dhow, Vilanculos.

Waiting for the tide to reach them, so they can sail home to Ilhia de Margarute, 10km off shore.

Watercolour on paper, 70/57 cm
by Simon Bird - sold

Juan the night gaurd, Vilanculos.

By day he is a fisherman, by night a hotel gaurd.
"I do not sleep," he says.
Juan has 4 wives which he rotates on a weekly basis.

Watercolour on handmade paper 70/50 cm
by Simon Bird £ 250

Picture by local fisherman.

Pink luminescent drift crabs, Ilhia de Margarute.

I was amazed by the activity along the shore line during the evening. Drawing this picture involved moving 6 times as the tide came in.

Ink & watercolour on handmade paper 75/55 cm
by Simon Bird - sold