Drysllwyn Castle 1953

Curator: John Piper, born in 1903, was a master of capturing the romantic and sometimes desolate beauty of British architecture. This lithograph is called "Drysllwyn Castle". Editor: It feels so alive, despite being ruins. I love how the plants soften the harshness of the stone. The dark ink gives it a slightly haunted feeling, don't you think? Curator: Piper often explored themes of decay and resilience, perhaps mirroring the social changes happening around him. These buildings weren’t just stone; they were witnesses. Editor: Exactly! It’s like the castle is breathing, slowly being reclaimed by nature, telling stories of battles and long-forgotten inhabitants. Curator: There's a constant play between past and present, strength and vulnerability, in his work. The solid stones still standing tall. Editor: Yes, seeing how Piper blends the natural world with history makes me think about how nothing truly disappears. Everything changes and finds a new form.