Miss Grace’s Lane 1986 - 1987

Curator: Keith Arnatt's photograph, "Miss Grace’s Lane," immediately strikes me as discordant. The clash of vibrant refuse against a muted landscape is unsettling. Editor: And yet, there is a compelling tension. The composition leads my eye from the discarded bags to the textures of the natural overgrowth, the debris and the trees. It’s a stark commentary on consumer waste. Curator: Precisely. Arnatt’s work frequently engages with the overlooked aspects of our environment, highlighting the social implications of waste production and how it impacts the land and, ultimately, our lives. Editor: The saturated colors of the garbage bags almost mimic a perverse still life, drawing focus to our casual disregard for the beauty around us. There is an interesting contrast between the manufactured and the natural. Curator: Indeed. Arnatt makes us confront the visual consequences of our throwaway culture. It is a call to awareness, pushing beyond aesthetics. Editor: A stark reminder of our footprint. It invites reflection beyond the visible.