Walls of Light: Henry Coombes - The Road is My River

In the Black Gnat factory near Thomson's Falls in Kenya, 8000ft above sea level, local women tie traditional Scottish trout flies to be exported to British fly fishing market. With names like Red Palmer, Zulu and Grouse and the Green, a great proportion of traditional fishing flies are now tied in Kenya. I find this relationship between two commonwealth cultures inspiring, making for a powerful poetic documentary entwining themes of nature, commerce, and cultural tradition.
Commissioned by CCA to mark the beginning of Glasgow's tenure
as host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the six films explore the ways in which artists can respond to sport in its broadest sense, as well as the social and cultural impact of the Games on the city and its people.
Copyright Henry Coombes.
Supported by Creative Scotland.