oil and coal on steel
150 x 50cm
unframed
by Sam Peacock
Part of the Coal Collection, this work reflects on Britain’s coal mining heritage, with particular reference to the East Midlands and the area around Radcliffe on Soar.
The painting considers the region’s industrial history and the changing future of coal in Britain, especially in light of the decommissioning of the country’s last coal fired power station. Coal itself has been ground into a fine dust and added directly into the paint, giving the surface a physical connection to the industry it references.
The work is presented on steel plate, which was buried in clay for a year. This process allowed the metal to weather and deteriorate naturally, echoing the decline of the coal industry and the gradual erosion of the structures, landscapes and livelihoods once built around it.
oil and coal on steel
150 x 50cm
unframed
by Sam Peacock
Part of the Coal Collection, this work reflects on Britain’s coal mining heritage, with particular reference to the East Midlands and the area around Radcliffe on Soar.
The painting considers the region’s industrial history and the changing future of coal in Britain, especially in light of the decommissioning of the country’s last coal fired power station. Coal itself has been ground into a fine dust and added directly into the paint, giving the surface a physical connection to the industry it references.
The work is presented on steel plate, which was buried in clay for a year. This process allowed the metal to weather and deteriorate naturally, echoing the decline of the coal industry and the gradual erosion of the structures, landscapes and livelihoods once built around it.
