Artist brings the industrial past of Black Country to life
From the roaring furnaces of the Black Country's famous foundries to the tranquil peace of the canal – an exhibition brings some of the region's best loved scenes to life.
Ken Wood, who was born in Ironbridge and later moved to Dudley, is currently displaying his latest collection of works at the Portal, in Birmingham New Road, Dudley.
The exhibition, which runs until August 22, features various oil paintings of local industrial landscapes and trades, alongside domestic scenes of Black Country workers during the Industrial Revolution. At an early age Mr Wood became very aware of the intense labour carried out by people who were instrumental in keeping industry alive in the area.
His many paintings are testament to this industrial heritage.
His works have been exhibited widely and they have even found their way to collectors in the USA and New Zealand.
Two of Mr Wood's works in the exhibition are of particular interest.
The work Bilston Steel Works brings to life the canal-side factories of the Industrial Revolution.
Mr Wood's Red House Cone at Wordsley is a moon-lit scene that features the Red House Cone which is located next to the Stourbridge Canal.
