Valerie Ganz

Valerie Ganz was born in Swansea were she lives today She attended Swansea College of Art. As her interest in the landscape of South Wales grew, her attention was drawn to the landscape of industrial areas, in particular, the mining industry. Figurative drawings have always been her forte, whether they are the Ballet dancers, Jazz musicians, Coal miners, or members of her family, she always portrays the mood and personality of the subject. Miners are still part of her life and visits to Tower Colliery, the only deep mine in South Wales, form the basis for her work on this subject.