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Urban Quote by Fay Godwin

“After Land I wanted to continue exploring the theme but…” quote by Fay Godwin — Download Open image

“After Land I wanted to continue exploring the theme but I needed a new challenge so turned to colour. I explored Bradford and produced a series of urban landscapes that I liked, but because Land had made such an impact on the general public my colour work wasn't reviewed.”

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