Miss Grace’s Lane 1986 - 1987

Curator: Keith Arnatt's small-scale photograph captures what appears to be a discarded plastic bag suspended in a thicket, its surface adorned with a colorful bird motif. Editor: Initially, the image evokes a sense of melancholy, a stark juxtaposition of manufactured waste against the backdrop of lush, natural overgrowth. Curator: Arnatt's practice often highlighted the everyday. The use of a commonplace object like a plastic bag, combined with a printed image, invites reflection on consumer culture. Editor: The bag’s placement in nature—seemingly abandoned yet deliberately displayed—raises questions about the role of photography in framing our understanding of the environment. Do you think there is a political message here? Curator: Absolutely, the artist's choice to document this scene emphasizes the disposability inherent in consumerism and the environmental impact of human actions. Editor: Seeing the artwork in that way offers a profound understanding of how humans alter the landscape. Curator: Indeed, Arnatt's work serves as a critical reflection on our relationship with the material world.