Former Enka Rayon Plant, Hominy Creek, Enka, North Carolina 2006

Curator: Here we have Jeff Rich's photograph, "Former Enka Rayon Plant, Hominy Creek, Enka, North Carolina," a poignant image of industrial decline. Editor: It's hauntingly beautiful, isn't it? A landscape of ghosts, with those plastic bags fluttering like tattered flags. Curator: Rich seems interested in documenting the tangible consequences of industrial production, noting the residue of material culture. The photograph’s composition highlights the stark contrast between the decaying structure and the natural world. Editor: Absolutely. It's like the land is trying to reclaim what was lost, even as the remnants of industry—the distant stacks, the trash—cling on. The plastic snagged on the bush... it's a perfect symbol of our unsustainable habits. Curator: The choice of location, the former rayon plant, speaks to the social and economic impact of textile manufacturing on the community. Editor: It leaves you pondering humanity's footprint, right? A beautiful ruin with so much to say. Curator: Indeed, a stark reminder of production and its consequences. Editor: Yeah, it's definitely got my mind buzzing. Thanks for pointing this one out.