MARCH 2022 ISSUE 95 Cover Artist: Jan Gardner | Exhibition 5th March 2022 | Life: Full Colour Gallery
Giles Gallery Oriel Cric Gallery The Doctor’s Art House Made in the Marches Gallery
Ewemoo Bluestone Gallery Apple Store Gallery Daphne & Molly Contemporary Art
MARCH 2022
MARCH 2022
COVER ART BY: JAN GARDNER
ISSUE: 94
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St. David’s Day Showcase WELSH ARTISTS & MAKERS
1 Siwan Gillick “My paintings use abstraction as a method and landscape experience as a source. I never set out knowing what the finished piece will ever look like; for that is not the point. I have to ‘find’ the painting through the processes of mark making and the layering and removing of paint. My sketchbooks that are filled whilst walking the borderlands are vital when back in my studio.” Siwan is currently working on some paintings for a group show in April at Studio Cennen, Llandeilo. For further details or to purchase Siwan’s work, visit her website.
Instagram: @cadiowain www.siwangillick.info
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Suzanne Nicholl Art
Suzanne’s expressive paintings, connect the viewer to our experience of wild and spirited landscapes. Inspired by Pembrokeshire in particular, she works from plein air sketches and found objects, creating a history of mark making and subtle detail within the textured layers of paint. Suzanne works in oil and acrylic mediums and has work in private collections across the UK and overseas.
www.suzannenichollart.com Instagram: @suzanne_nicholl_art | Facebook: @suzannenichollart Email: Suzanne.nicholl@gmail.com
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Welsh Hills Jewellery
Welsh Hills Jewellery was created out of the love for working with silver and experiencing the incredible beauty of the landscape of North Wales. Breathtaking views constantly inspire new jewellery designs, capturing the colours and forms through gemstones and silver. With stunning mountains, moorlands and valleys the opportunities are endless, and as each season brings a new colour palette, the challenge to find the perfect gemstones and forge new work is exhilarating. Welsh Hills Jewellery www.welshhillsjewellery.co.uk Etsy: WelshHillsJewellery Instagram: @welshhillsjewellery
Studio visits are welcome and work is available to purchase from Suzanne’s website. If you’d like to receive news about new work before it’s released, as well as her exhibitions, you can join her mailing via email or her website.
4 Warren S. Heaton Art "Beck and Ffwrd" From becks, burns and brooks to Welsh mountain 'ffrydiau' Beck and ffwrd is an exhibition of new paintings by Warren S. Heaton, depicting his fascination with running streams and his love of nature. "I want to produce paintings that reveal a freshness and energy; exploring the sense of longing we feel when presented with the beauty of nature” “Like as the hart desireth the water brooks So longeth my soul for thee O God” Psalm 42
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Facing West Prints
Creating linocut prints inspired by music, films and Welsh culture, Karl, a.k.a Facing West Prints, is a collector of Welsh ephemera and books; “I've always been interested in artists such as John Minton and Paul Peter Piech.” Karl is exhibiting in London in April and is currently working on two big commissions, one a set of portraits to be made into trading cards of famous Bluegrass musicians for the Bluegrass Trading Card Company and another set of portraits for Punch Drunk Theatre Company in London. Instagram: @facingwestprints www.facingwestprints.com
‘‘Beck and ffwrd” opens 31st March until the end of April 2022 at Llanwrtyd and district Heritage and Arts centre, Congressional Chapel, Ffos Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RG www.history-arts-wales.org
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Elly Jones Creative
Elly Jones is a nature inspired artist and printmaker in North Wales. Various concepts of nature are revealed through the weathered elements of light, layers, textures and reflection. Photographs taken around the Welsh countryside are further developed into handmade artworks using collagraph, monoprint and mixed media printmaking techniques. The conceptual relationship between media and metaphor is often explored by techniques that are tactile or spontaneously reactive. To reflect nature in evolving naturally throughout a process that responds to timing, environmental conditions, and media reactions. www.ellyjonescreative.com Instagram: @ellyjonescreative Facebook: @EllyJonesCreative
2 London Place is a small, independent business based in West Wales. We specialise in original art work, beautiful homeware & trappings for sea houses, Welsh houses & interesting spaces.
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ne of the joys of having a gallery is the discovery of new artists, new makers, new ideas, vision, ways of seeing and expressing. Sometimes an artist finds their style or subject matter and stay with it, exploring that theme with a dedicated focus. If they were ploughing a field, it would be a tidy field with straight lines (if you watched “that” farming series, the tractor driver would be Caleb not Clarkson). Others however attack a variety of subjects in a variety of styles.
constant exploration, the irrepressible creativity.
Alex Brown | Coffee & Ricards
Alex Brown, based near Raglan in Monmouthshire, is this sort of artist. His technique remains steady with vigorous and brilliantly skilful use of a palette knife, and he constantly pushes the boundaries of colour and light. But his subjects vary wildly, the treatment is different, and his ploughed field would not be tidy, more like a wild and rutted tangle. And that is what I love about him and his work, the restless energy, the
From Welsh landscapes to London cityscapes, from flower studies to still life compositions with retro kettles, Alex creates paintings that reach out and grab you with their verve, colour and quality. If you can, pop in and see them in Bluestone.
Alex Brown | City Of London Evening
Bluestone Gallery FINE CONTEMPORARY ART & CRAFT
Alex Brown | Sugar Loaf Stormy Sky
5 Castle Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5DF 01497 820916
www.bluestonegallery.com
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isiting artists who are members of the International Felt maker’s Association (IFM) are joining the popular New Year show in Crickhowell’s Oriel CRiC gallery for a monthlong exhibition in March. Professional textile and jewellery designer maker Mandy Nash, a regional co-ordinator and Chair of the International Felt makers Association says, “Felt making, although an ancient craft, is growing into a popular, exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. Wool is a wonderful, natural and sustainable material.“ Mandy will be joined by seven fellow IFA members who demonstrate the versatility of the material to produce beautifully tactile three-dimensional work which range from richly coloured brooches and buttons, to hats, bags and wall pieces. Many of the artists take their inspiration from the natural world giving their work an organic feel. Louise Hancox’s latest body of work, entitled ‘Four Seasons’, includes twelve, small felt bowls and reflects observations from the shifting seasons, focusing on texture and form, inspired by favourite walks. She likes to encourage the viewer to hold the piece and appreciate the satisfying nature of the cupped form. Adding to the variety are the sculptural pieces by Karin Celestine. An artist and author, Karin creates needle felted animals of charm and character, stars of their own delightful stop-motion animations and their series of story books published with Graffeg. The world of Celestine and the Hare is a place where kindness, mischief and beauty help people find the magic in the ordinary. The variety of materials used by this creative group of textile artist is sure to delight visitors. The exhibition will run from 1 March to 2 April 2022. Opening hours 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
Oriel CRiC Gallery, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN www.orielcric.wales
Louise Hancox
Mandy Nash
Karin Celestine
Susie Vaughan
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ade in the Marches Gallery in Kington will be re-opening from Tuesday the 15th of March. Awaking after a brief Spring Hibernation, this characterful venue will welcome visitors with a ‘Homegrown’ experience which will last until the end of April; an annual exhibition dedicated to Kington’s own makers, artists and crafts people. The gallery’s mission statement is to celebrate and
showcase the work of both established and emerging artists and makers of the Marches of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys. A region that is rich with an inspiring blend of tradition and innovation, from which a wealth of creative talent continues to reveal itself, year upon year. This year, we have been blown away by the intricate Pysanky eggs of a young artist called Hazel, which will be an exciting addition to our Easter window display!
Visit from mid-March to discover work in all manner of media, from paintings and prints, to ceramic and silver, to weaving and wood, as well as cards and gifts. Explore and support local creativity, or be inspired to discover and expand your own! Treat yourself to art materials from a carefully selected range, from introductory kits to professional quality paints, pencils and paper.
See our website: madeinthemarches.com to discover more, including a glimpse of what the year ahead has in store. We look forward to welcoming you again as the days lengthen and life once again bursts forth!
Giles Gallery
Kevin Williams Art Exhibition March 5th - 26th 2022 Kevin Williams grew up in the South Wales mining village of Taffs Well. He became seriously interested in art in his early teens selling his artwork and taking on commissions. He graduated from Birmingham Art College in 1983 and since made his career in illustration, graphic design, photography and print.
in Taffs Well.
For his exhibition at Giles Gallery Kevin has produced a set of detailed landscapes in charcoal of the humble slopes and woodland of his beloved Wales.
Kevin’s art work has been shown in several art galleries and art centres and his work is permanently on show
Giles Gallery of Pontyclun Tues to Friday 10 - 5pm Saturday 10 - 4pm
Kevin Williams Art Exhibition
5th - 26th March 2022 Tues to Friday 10 - 5pm | Saturday 10 - 4pm
www.gilesgallery.com Tel: 07879035921 Email: beth@gilesgallery.com
Apple Store Gallery Framework Herefordshire March 9th to April 23rd FH members' & friends' current work
Unit 1, Rockfi fie eld Road, Hereford, HR1 2UA telephone · 01432 263 937 email · applestoregallery@btinternet.com web · https://www.applestoregallery.com
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ART & DESIGN
DAPHNE & MOLLY CONTEMPORARY ART Hawys Vickery is a contemporary artist whose work is characterised by strong block colours and modern black outlines with a little traditional technique thrown in for good measure. Hawys’ work takes inspiration from the modern, clean lines of screen printing and silhouettes and throws a unique twist on the traditional landscape and portrait using modern papercutting, watercolour and collagraph techniques.
In a previous life, Hawys designed and created bold contemporary jewellery and she has continued this theme over to her artwork. Hawys wholeheartedly believes in art for everyone so all her pieces can be bought as affordable original art or high quality limited edition prints. Commissions also welcome. Tel: 07886 534612 Email: info@daphneandmolly.com @DaphneandMolly
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he Doctor's Art House is a new arts and wellbeing space in Caernarfon. We run creative workshops for adults and children where you can experiment, learn new skills, and have fun. Workshops are taught by professional artists from the Life: Full Colour artist colony, plus local partners, and range from creative writing to printmaking to stained glass.
Current workshops include an introduction to linocut printmaking with Ann Lewis PRCA, a four-week photography course with Peter Jepson, a ceramics workshop for beginners taught by Judy Pemberton, and a special painting class with Jan Gardner RCA. The Doctor’s Art House is also home to a wellbeing area for small groups and is available for private parties. Plus, you can shop artist supplies from Winsor & Newton and unique art gifts.
If you’re interested in learning more about The Doctor’s Art House, contact Debbie Sharples, Arts Manager via debbie@lifefullcolour.com. The Doctor’s Art House is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
Jan Gardner be exhibiting at first to Sign-up to our will newsletter to be the Life: Full Colour, The Doctor’s Art House know about upcoming workshops and for sister venue, in March. The exhibition ‘The access to our waiting list for classes. Places In Between’ captures Jan’s unique response to her surroundings, featuring lush, expressive landscapes imbued with optimism and hope. It will feature around 20 original watercolour and acrylic pigment paintings and will open in Caernarfon at Life: Full Colour on 5th March. www.lifefullcolour.com
The Doctor’s Art House, 18 Cei Llechi, Waterfront Buildings, St Helens Road, Caernarfon, LL55 2PB
www.thedoctorsarthouse.com
Pure Art Gallery, Milford Haven
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acked with the very best art galleries, craft centres, art studios and craft fairs based in Wales and our English borders; The Little Gallery Guide is our newly produced pocket-sized, annual and quite lovely sister publication. An eclectic mix housing art for the walls, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass, mixed-media, woodwork and metal works, any art & craft enthusiast will love this incredible mix of creative spaces. With an illustrated map on hand, let The Little Gallery Guide accompany you throughout your arty travels.
For those interested in learning new creative skills and techniques, a selection of our advertisers offer workshops and classes.
Trudie Bamford’s Art Studio, Bosherston
Art & Craft Courses can be booked at the following venues:
Moriath Glass at Crafts Alive Llandeilo
Online we’ve added a directory section, with further details and key information as well as links for each venues own web pages and social media. To avoid disappointment, it’s always wise to check opening times before you travel.
Life: Full Colour Gallery’s ‘The Doctor’s Arthouse’ - Caernarfon Cariad Glass, Llandeilo Jill Jones Fine Art, Talbenny Trudie Bamford, Bosherston Greenspace Gallery, Ferryside Guy Manning’s Art Room, Tenby Giles Gallery, Pontyclun Glass By Design, Penarth Laura Dennis Gallery, Brecon Chapel Cottage Studio, Abergavenny Made in the Marches, Kington, Herefordshire
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Open Art
Competition 2022 Applications close 6 April 2022 Exhibition dates: 1 June - 16 July 2022
Overall winner: £500 Category prizes for: Young Artist, Watercolour, Textiles, Digital Art
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