What Next is an evocative etching from The Skinningrove Suite by Kane Cunningham, part of a limited edition of 66 signed pieces. This work embodies the uncertainty and disillusionment that gripped the community of Skinningrove following the closure of its iron mines and blast furnace.
Through meticulous etching techniques, Cunningham channels the frustration and anxiety felt by those whose livelihoods were devastated by industrial decline. The deep, jagged lines carved into the metal plate mirror the emotional scars left on the people who once relied on the mines. The scene in What Next reflects a moment of reflection, where individuals and the village alike face an uncertain future, standing at the crossroads of change and survival.
With dark, expressive tones, the print brings to life the overwhelming sense of doubt and loss that lingered in the wake of the closures. Cunningham’s use of black ink, carefully pressed into the etched grooves, adds depth and texture, capturing the weight of the past and the looming question of what lies ahead for those left behind.
What Next is a powerful addition to the limited edition Skinningrove Suite, resonating with themes of resilience, transformation, and the search for direction in a time of upheaval. For collectors and art enthusiasts, this piece offers a poignant reflection on both personal and community struggle, grounded in the history of an industrial landscape in transition.
Kane Cunningham, What Next, Limited Edition Etching
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