A Photographic Portrait by French artist, Gregory Pol

Grégory Pol is a renowned French photographer whose work explores landscapes and the natural environment. A former navigator and diver in the French Navy, he lived for three years in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, an archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland. Since then, he has continued to return to the islands, developing a body of work shaped by his experiences on the islands with its open, wild spaces.

Through photography, Pol documents the landscapes and wildlife of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. His images reflect his ongoing engagement with the territory and its environment, offering perspectives informed by recurrent observation and repeated encounters with the islands.

Grégory Pol’s practice is grounded in a sustained connection to the natural world. As an artist, sailor, and avid scuba diver, he brings an understanding of place that informs his photographic exploration of these islands.Often associated with a fishing history, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon remain unfamiliar to many people. This exhibition provides an opportunity to encounter the archipelago through his eyes,  images taken over multiple visits explore the natural beauty of Saint-Pierre, Miquelon, and Langlade, tracing the changing conditions, landforms, wildlife and rhythms of the seasons.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing territory of France located near  Newfoundland and Labrador. It is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy who represents them in the French National Assembly.