Coalfaces

Coalfaces portrays the life and landscape of five small settlements in south Wales. These communities in the Afan Valley, after the pit closures, had to deal with high levels of unemployment and found themselves with severe adjustment problems. Over more than ten years, Tina Carr and Annemarie Schö ne worked with the residents of the valley to document the place they call 'home'. These photographs, gritty, beautiful, empathetic, sad and humorous, reflect a hardy and feisty attitude, shared by the residents despite the adversity they are forced to face, and provide us with a much-needed reminder of a community all too easily forgotten about.

Tina Carr and Annemarie Schö ne are two award-winning artists who work together on many diverse projects combining their skills of photography, video and design in innovative, socially conscious and environmentally friendly ways. They initiate and execute photographic projects, video installations and photo-sculptures which are exhibited internationally. They also design and build gardens, exterior features and public art. For more information visit www.simply-solar.co.uk. Tina Carr and Annemarie Schö ne are two award-winning artists who work together on many diverse projects combining their skills of photography, video and design in innovative, socially conscious and environmentally friendly ways. They initiate and execute photographic projects, video installations and photo-sculptures which are exhibited internationally. They also design and build gardens, exterior features and public art. For more information visit www.simply-solar.co.uk.