After working extensively for Rosehaugh Stanhope, photographing the construction of Broadgate in the City Of London, Brian Griffin was commissioned to photograph a Broadgate subject of his choice. At the time he was mourning the loss of his father through industrial pollution. He believes he has always treated the worker with dignity and on this occasion photographed the worker not unlike a Knight lying in state in some cathedral.
Lying In State- The tradition in which a coffin is placed on view to allow the public at large to pay their respects to the deceased. It traditionally takes place in the principal government building of a country or city.
Brian Griffin had been a big part of my research and inspiration throughout the project and the work that he has produced has helped me to see the hardship of the industrial workers both past and present.
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