Katie A Holmes is a photographer based in South Wales whose practice examines the relationship between environmental damage and visual beauty. Raised in the South Wales Valleys, a region shaped by industrial heritage and degraded landscapes, her work engages with the idea of the toxic sublime. She creates images that evoke awe within sites altered by quarrying and human activity, encouraging viewers to reflect on their perception of and responsibility towards the natural world. Her project The Shape of What Remains documents quarry landscapes in Wales, addressing ecological damage, unsafe post-industrial sites, and the lasting environmental impact of human activity.