The Groundswell Collective

• Ryan Christopher Hermens

  Originally from Oregon, Ryan has studied a mix of journalism, ethics, and photography at a handful of universities across North America. He currently lives in St. John's, Newfoundland.

• James David Morgan

  A Hampshire College graduate, James David studied human rights, and has worked toward social justice with organizations such as WonderRoot, Class Action and the Center for Reproductive Health Research and Policy at UCSF. He currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Our History

  The Groundswell Collective began in Amherst, MA, in 2004, the product of late-night conversations about aesthetics, ethics, and current events. Over pints of locally-brewed beer, we decided to collaborate. For the most part this meant using eachother as a sounding board for concepts and finished projects.

  In 2006 we decided to take our project to nonprofits and independent artists. We did some pro bono work for a handful of clients, built our portfolio, and found a new niche. Ryan moved to Newfoundland, and Dave to Boston. "Locally-brewed" took on a different meaning for each of us, but it built a friendship as strong as nails.

The Groundswell Collective is Ryan Christopher Hermens and James David Morgan.