Ken Grant's 'Cwm: A Fair Country' presents nearly three decades of landscape photography capturing South Walian valleys. The collection begins with a poignant prologue about a childhood painting of horses, linking memory with his later discoveries commuting from Liverpool. The horses, seen roaming the hills, symbolize the resilience of local communities shaped by historical industry. Through his lens, Grant highlights both the harsh realities and quiet beauty of the landscapes, showcasing memories of lost purpose and enduring spirit, where nature and remnants of industry coexist, telling stories of survival and continuity amidst change.
The horses became a loose metaphor for communities built around a particular purpose which is not active anymore, yet has carried on enduring upheavals and shifts.
I became struck by the horses' hardiness through all seasons; they're beautiful, observant—built to last—and they let things happen around them.
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