OL1: A Right to Roam

In 1932, a group of walkers stepped onto Kinder Scout in a defiant act of civil disobedience against the Enclosure Acts – an event that would reshape the cultural and legal landscape of the British countryside. This project revisits the terrain where the Kinder Mass Trespass occurred, observing how the topography subtly holds traces of the freedom we now have to roam these landscapes. Through photography, the aim is to invite the viewer to consider and appreciate our access to the countryside. The absence of people is intentional, it echoes the long-standing invisibility of those who pushed back against privatized space. In this quietness, the work finds its protest – not in confrontation, but in observation. 

📍   Hundred Heroines Museum (directions here)
📅   Until 13 December
🎟️   Free 

About

Ruby Harrison is a visual artist working across both analogue and digital mediums. Her practice focuses on capturing organic, intimate moments in nature, inspired by a nostalgic connection to the outdoors and our relationship with different landscapes. 
Through her exploration of texture and composition, Ruby often blends black-and-white with colour imagery, offering a fresh perspective within her photography. 
Deeply influenced by the natural world, she works primarily with natural light, creating images that feel authentic, thoughtful, and grounded. 
Beyond her landscape work, Ruby also documents moments of craft, design and fashion, driven by a passion for representing creative processes across different disciplines. 

Instagram: @rubyf.h