Stockport Viaduct 1973

Editor: This is Alan Lowndes’ "Stockport Viaduct." I’m immediately struck by the strong reds and earthy tones. It feels both monumental and intimate. What narrative do you find woven into this print? Curator: Ah, Lowndes. He had a knack for capturing the everyday with such vibrancy. To me, this isn't just a viaduct, it’s a symbol of connection, bridging communities both physically and perhaps emotionally. Look at the figures—isolated yet part of the larger scene. Do you feel a sense of loneliness or belonging? Editor: I see both, actually. The viaduct looms, yet the people seem detached. Curator: Precisely. That tension, that ambiguity, is where Lowndes’ genius lies. He invites us to project our own stories onto this urban landscape. It’s quite magical, don’t you think? Editor: I do. It's like a stage, and we're all just passing through. Thanks!