Episode 5

The fifth heat of Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 transported contestants to a landscape defined by its industrial past. Set against the imposing backdrop of Dinorwic Slate Quarry in North Wales, the competing artists faced an arduous task—translating the stark, vertical slate formations and barren slag heaps into compelling artworks. The dramatic contrasts between the exposed rock faces and the slowly regenerating vegetation made for a striking yet highly challenging subject, pushing the participants to employ their creativity and technical skills to the fullest.