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    Penrhyn Castle site, grounds and wall.
    Penrhyn Castle site, grounds and wall.

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    The site is much loved by some, and extremely contentious for others. There are many conflicting readings of the site, its histories and Lord Penrhyn: Patron of the Arts. Plantation owner. Anti-abolitionist. Job provider. The individual responsible for the longest strike in history. English lord stealing Welsh land…

    During this year-long residency I wanted to engage directly with this confusing and troublesome mess. I was interested in drawing out these complex histories and finding alternative ways they could be discussed and adopted into the official history and architecture of the site.
    The site is much loved by some, and extremely contentious for others. There are many conflicting readings of the site, its histories and Lord Penrhyn: Patron of the Arts. Plantation owner. Anti-abolitionist. Job provider. The individual responsible for the longest strike in history. English lord stealing Welsh land…

    During this year-long residency I wanted to engage directly with this confusing and troublesome mess. I was interested in drawing out these complex histories and finding alternative ways they could be discussed and adopted into the official history and architecture of the site.

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    Carpet in Penrhyn Castle’s Grand Hall
    Carpet in Penrhyn Castle’s Grand Hall

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