Down on the Farm – Portraits of contemporary farming life

‘Down on the farm” is an eclectic selection of photographs, made over 6 years documenting life at Little Cowdray farm in Surrey. From vintage tractor restoration projects, to ploughing matches, animal husbandry and family events these images give an unprecedented insight into what it’s like being a farmer in 21st century Britain.

Working closely with the Goble family, who built and have lived for four generations at Little Cowdray, Siân has brought to life that feeling of deep connection with the land that she gets when visiting the farm. Siân says “while farm life is a whole soul and whole body commitment, those who choose it radiate a unique contentment that is both energising and peaceful”

Lucy who features alongside her parents, grandparents, siblings and children in the project says “none of us like being in front of the camera, but working with Sian made us appreciate the importance of the little things that we take for granted”

Sian has partnered with the Rural Life Living Museum to bring the exhibition to life using historical artefacts from their farming collection. Museum curator Madeleine Howard says of the collaboration “By comparing and contrasting Sian’s photographs with our heritage collection, we can tell the continued shared story of those who manage our countryside and feed our community.”