Miss Grace’s Lane 1986 - 1987

Editor: Here we have Keith Arnatt's photograph, "Miss Grace's Lane." A discarded plastic bag sits amongst wild vegetation. I find the intrusion of manufactured waste into the natural landscape striking. What’s your perspective on this piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Arnatt draws attention to the materiality of waste and its relationship to the production and consumption cycle. The bright plastic bag—presumably from a supermarket—caught in this overgrown lane becomes a stark symbol of that cycle's impact. Editor: So, you're saying it's about more than just litter; it's about the whole system? Curator: Precisely. It challenges our notions of landscape photography, forcing us to confront the discarded remnants of our material culture. Editor: I see, Arnatt's work makes me reflect on our impact on the land. Curator: Indeed, it's a powerful commentary.