Medium: Photography
These images are of the 19th century Kilgetty Ironworks and 14th century Grove Colliery in Stepaside down in Pembrokeshire. As a little girl I grew up in Pembrokeshire and would take regular walks down in the old ironworks with my grandparents. The place has always been a happy childhood memory of mine. The remains of the buildings are in tact and hold a strong heritage for the area. Over the last few months my work has been based on the Iron Works and also the Grove Colliery. My interest in identity and memory has led me to develop a fascination with this particular location. I feel a connection with the area and believe that there is a large amount of history to be researched and found. My aim is to run an Iron Pour in the old Casting House/Shed in celebration of the place which will result in sculptural work that will be placed and left on location. This is an on going project that I am currently working on but I hope that my vision will come to life.
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| Engine Blast House |
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| Casting House |
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| Grove Pit |
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| Grove Pit, close up |
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| Myself dropping an object down Grove Pit |
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| Grove Colliery |
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