Michal Cala
A housing estate at the Pokoj Steelworks, 1978
Gelatin Silver print
Paper size: 61 x 43.5 cm, Image size: 54 x 36.5 cm
Printed in 2005, from an edition of 15 plus 2APs, Hand printed by the photographer
Series: Silesia
Signed, dated and titled in pencil on verso
© Michal Cala
‘Housing estates at this time were virtually next door to factories. The ironworks behind the houses appear to be growing out of the workers housing, known as Familoks. The geometric...
‘Housing estates at this time were virtually next door to factories. The ironworks behind the houses appear to be growing out of the workers housing, known as Familoks. The geometric form of the roofs is in stark contrast to the domed and piped industrial complex and shows different worlds living in symbiosis. When I was framing the picture, a figure with a walking stick came into shot. I couldn’t help but think he had poor health from working in the ironworks.’ - Michal Cala
