Artist sheds light on Zambia's 'black mountains'

The exhibition hopes to draw attention to the environmental impact of mining

Artist Lucy McGeoch has created a collection of works hoping to draw attention to the environmental impact of mining in Zambia. The works will be displayed in an exhibition entitled The Legacy of Copper, which is inspired by the country's mining heritage and the resulting toxic waste sites.

McGeoch's works were created in response to a research expedition funded by the Arts Council England and the Autumn Line arts organisation. The month-long expedition saw the artist accompanied by geologists, scientists, and artists to collect samples and research the site.

What next for the artist?

Following the exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Trust in Grafton, McGeoch will be creating new site-specific works in response to a former lead mine in the Peak District. The Peak District is a site of special scientific interest and a area of conservation, however, it is also home to a range of abandoned mines which have had a significant impact on the landscape.