Art Share Love Wales & Borders Magazine - May/June Edition 2024

Cover Art: Siân Hughes

MAY/JUNE 2024

Westgate Gallery & Coffee Shop | Nicole McNulty | Fifties Art | Tracey-Anne Sitch

The Wildlife Art Society International | Dawn Harries Art | Giles Gallery | Jill Jones Fine Art

Greenspace Gallery | Bluestone Gallery | Cowbridge Open Art Competition | Printed Festival

Life Full Colour | Oriel Cric Gallery | Ewemoo | Apple Store Gallery | Queen Street Gallery

MAY/JUNE 2024 | Cover Art: Siân Hughes

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Fifties Art

Tracey Anne Sitch

The Wildlife Art Society International

Garry Jones Ceramics

Dawn Harries Art

Westgate Gallery & Coffee Shop

Nicole McNulty

Queen Street Gallery

Giles Gallery

Jill Jones Fine Art

Greenspace Gallery

Bluestone Gallery

Cowbridge Open Art Competition

Cheshire School of Jewellery

Printed Festival

Life Full Colour

Oriel Cric Gallery

Ewemoo

Apple Store Gallery

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John Piper and 20th Century Art at Barton Court

Our tenth anniversary exhibition showcases over 50 fabrics, limited edition prints and original works by John Piper and a range of twentieth century artists displayed in a lovely country house environment in beautiful Herefordshire.

Friday 10th May: Private View

6.00-8.00pm

please contact Richard (below) to attend Saturday 11th - Sunday 20th May 10.30-4.30 pm

The Loose Box Café will be open throughout the exhibition.

The Venue: Barton Court, Colwall, Herefordshire, WR13 6HN

www.bartoncourtonline.co.uk

For more information please contact richard@fiftiesart.com or 07714 106386

John Piper, Duchene Fountain, Blenheim | Ivon & John Hitchens, Summer Flowers | John Piper, Kidwelly Castle

John Piper | Sunflowers

John Piper | Stansfield Church

John Piper | Abstract Composition

Robert Taverner, Country Garden

Natural History Watercolour Artist

You can see my work at: www.frogmorestreetgallery.co.uk www.visitcrickhowell.wales and at the TWASI annual exhibition (see opposite page - www.twasi.com)

www.traceyannesitch.co.uk

Tracey-Anne Sitch

Artwork: Tracy Ruth Hancock

Crafted By Hand From Natural Materials...

Of The Best Artists & Makers Creating Unique, Inspiring & Tactile Works

Natural materials of course hold their own beauty...naturally.

However, there are 10 of the most incredibly creative artists and makers who transform these materials into something extraordinary, collectable and utterly beautiful.

These tactile works are nothing short of breathtaking, from painted foraged feathers, to ceramics inspired by the coast, woven textile masterpieces to

‘The Feather Lady’ Mandi Baykaa-Murray, Artist 1

www.thefeatherlady.co.uk

Instagram: @mandibm

Facebook: @wildwithpaintbrushes

Email: mandi@thefeatherlady.co.uk

Mobile: 07754 516911

Renowned for her unparalleled creativity, Mandi, affectionately known as ‘The Feather Lady,’ crafts unique artworks that are as inspiring as they are beautiful.

magical clay miniatures as well as incredibly vibrant glass (as seen on our front cover!), felted delights as well as beautiful and sustainable woodwork and inspired botanical art.

If you love what you see, give each artist a follow on their social media pages and buy their work direct.

Get inspired and read all about each artist and maker here.

Utilising real moulted feathers as her canvas, each carefully collected for its unique beauty, Mandi applies delicate layers of acrylic paint to bring her intricate visions to life. Each piece is a testament to the synergy between natural beauty and artistic innovation - a piece of the natural world, transformed and reimagined.

Mandi's works are a celebration of nature, emphasising sustainable artistry, turning found feathers into inspiring creations that resonate with nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

www.tidelineceramics.co.uk

X: @rozdowen

Instagram: @tidelineceramics

Facebook: @tidelineceramics

Email: tidelineceramics@gmail.com

Ceramic artist Roz Owen works with stoneware clay to create a body of work that reflects the colours, textures, sea and landscapes of west Wales. Carving and texture is incorporated into both functional and decorative work and satin and matt glazes are used to provide added depth and contrast to the raw, fired clay.

From wheel thrown mugs and bowls through to handbuilt bottles and vessels, everyone likes a reminder of the sea and coast. You can find Tideline Ceramics online and at a number of Galleries across the UK – visit our website to find out more.

Address: The Weir, Llanddewi Rhydderch, NP79TW

Textiles at the Weir 3

Tel: 01873 840299

Email: info@textilesattheweir.co.uk www.textilesattheweir.co.uk

Facebook: Textiles at The Weir Instagram: textilesattheweir

Jan Thomas of Textiles at The Weir is an experienced textile artist and tutor based at her studio on the outskirts of the small village of Llanddewi Rhydderch, just outside Abergavenny. Her work takes its inspiration from the Welsh countryside and nature, particularly the mountains that surround Abergavenny. She enjoys working with a range of textile media and techniques.

Now is the time to indulge yourself, explore your creativity and have some fun so sign up to one of her textile-based courses which cater for everyone. Jan sells her Landscapes from the studio where she also stocks Gwlan Y Fenni woollen products made from the fleece of her Coloured Ryeland sheep. See Jan at the Crickhowell Open Studios May 25-27, Venue 20.

Instagram: @erinlloydpottery

E-mail: erinlloydpottery@gmail.com

Mobile/WhatsApp: 07845710414

www.erinlloydpottery.com

Erin encapsulates the beauty of her immediate landscape within her miniature pots through the use of foraged ochre and wild clay. By adding iron ochre to the glaze, the colours of the earth pigments are bestowed onto the surface of the pot creating unique patterns. The wild clay pots are left unglazed to highlight the different colours of each local clay collected from her family’s farmland.

Erin’s work responds to the soil beneath our feet in Wales and our connection to the landscape, allowing people to take a piece of North Wales landscape home.

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Siân Hughes

Email: sianhughes14@gmail.com

Etsy: SianHughesCreations

Instagram: @sianhughescreations

Glass treasures that last forever! From her studio in Oswestry, Siân lovingly designs and hand-crafts an array of unique, colourful stained glass ornaments using the Tiffany copper foil technique. You’ll find a selection of Siân’s work at Shrewsbury Arts & Crafts in Shrewsbury; the Willow Gallery in Oswestry; Canvas & Clay in Ellesmere and on-line in her Etsy shop called Sian Hughes Creations. Commissions and special requests happily undertaken.

Workshops: Get creative at one of Siân’s glass workshops in Cambrian Buildings, Oswestry. Spend a fun day making your own glass decoration or give as an unusual birthday present! Email for dates and more details.

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Susan Mulcock

Email: susanmulcock@gmail.com

Facebook: SusanMulcock

Instagram: sue.mulcockfelt

Having studied Art, working with wool for many years, Susan discovered feltmaking. She enjoys the process of “painting” with natural and hand-dyed wool then wet-felting together a complex variety of fibres, yarns and fabrics including silk , cotton and flax to build up deep, rich surfaces, hand and machine stitching to add quilted depth and further texture. She is presently inspired by brightly coloured, glowing sunsets and their reflections in water. Her work is presently shown in The Old School Gallery, Swaledale, various venues around Shropshire and in The Willow Gallery, Oswestry, where she also runs textile workshops.

Tel: 07886 412987

Email: garryjones1962@outlook.com

Facebook: @Garryceramic

Instagram: garryjones1962

Bringing joy and finesse to his utterly unique ceramics, Garry Jones creates sculpture like no other. From elegant birds to Hares packed with personality and so much more, every piece tells a story. Creating both indoor and outdoor ceramic sculpture, Garry’s work has even caught the attention of retailer River Island which can be seen in its stores throughout the UK! See Garry at the Ferrers Gallery ‘Fired’ Exhibition which is on now until 30th June.

You can also visit his studio by appointment: Garry Jones Ceramics Studio & Gallery, Motte House, Walford, Nr. Leintwardine, SY7 0JT

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Rustic Reclaimed

Facebook: @Rustic Reclaimed

Instagram: @rusticreclaimedwales

Etsy Shop: @RusticReclaimed

Email: rusticreclaimed@mail.com www.rusticreclaimed.co.uk

Rustic Reclaimed is an exceptional woodworker, crafting one of a kind woodwork using salvaged and reclaimed materials. From beautiful clocks to grand mirrors, candle wear to chopping boards plus lots more, Adrian’s work brings a modern touch and new life to items that would otherwise go to landfill.

You can find Adrian’s work at Craft Fairs throughout Wales, including the Mad Hatters Craft Party in Hay-on-Wye and A Taste of West Wales festival at the Botanic Gardens of Wales. Selected works are also available via his Etsy shop. Get in touch to discuss a commission.

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Email: wovenearthstudiocymru@gmail.com www.wovenearthstudio.co.uk

Facebook: Emma Bevan - Woven Earth Studio Instagram: wovenearthstudiocymru

I live in the Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog with my husband, and various rescue animals. I am mum to three daughters, and an artist, curator and tutor.

The wool I use is sourced locally, or from ethical smallholders and suppliers in Britain. Using local wool creates a link between myself and the landscape, giving provenance to the fleece used.

All my work is created in my studio at home, where I make a variety of pieces for galleries, projects and commissions. As a qualified tutor and artist, I run many workshops across Wales, and parts of the UK

See Emma as a part of the Makers Galleries at the Crickhowell Open Studios event, 25th - 27th May at Venue 17 & 24.

Emma Bevan - Woven Earth Studio

We Are Woven

Stacey Keay is a multidisciplinary artist devoted to the wild craft of pigment-making and celebrating all realms of interconnection. She is the founding director of the We Are Woven Studio; a magical greenhouse space dedicated to dreaming, creative curiosities and the vibrant language of flowers.

Here you can find her conjuring up earth-centred workshops, hosting community gatherings and immortalising the season with her botanical prints. This year, Stacey is releasing a collection of artworks woven with the poetic landscapes of the Gower Peninsula.

To book a session at the studio contact: hello@we-are-woven.co.uk or visit www.we-are-woven.co.uk

We Are Woven Studio Gower Heritage Centre Parkmill SA3 2EH

Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries is a Contemporary Landscape Painter whose work is heavily influenced by the Welsh Landscape.

‘Quie t Landscapes’

Solo Exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle

16th April - 7th July 2024

Creating unique atmospheric paintings in an impressionistic style, Dawn’s work nurtures a sense of place, and brings warmth and nature into your home. In recent years she’s become increasingly interested in capturing the sense of light in the landscape, often making the atmospheric quality of the scene the most important aspect.

‘Quiet Landscapes’ is a solo exhibition of original oil paintings by Dawn at the beautiful Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery from 16th April to 7th July 2024.

Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries is a Contemporary Landscape Painter whose work is heavily influenced by the Welsh Landscape.

Creating unique atmospheric paintings in an impressionistic style, Dawn’s work nurtures a sense of place, and brings warmth and nature into your home. In recent years she’s become increasingly interested in capturing the sense of light in the landscape, often making the atmospheric quality of the scene the most important aspect.

Dawn Harries is a Contemporary Landscape Painter whose work is heavily influenced by the Welsh Landscape.

Creating unique atmospheric paintings in an impressionistic style, Dawn’s work nurtures a sense of place, and brings warmth and nature into your home. In recent years she’s become increasingly interested in capturing the sense of light in the landscape, often making the atmospheric quality of the scene the most important aspect.

‘Quiet Landscapes’ is a solo exhibition of original oil paintings by Dawn at the beautiful Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery from 16th April to 7th July 2024.

‘Quiet Landscapes’ is a solo exhibition of original oil paintings by Dawn at the beautiful Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery from 16th April to 7th July 2024.

Cyfarthfa Castle

Museum & Art Gallery, Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4.30pm

@dawnharriesart www.dawnharriesart.co.uk info@dawnharries.com

Dawn Harries Art

Dawn Harries is a Contemporary Landscape Painter whose work is heavily influenced by the Welsh Landscape.

Creating unique atmospheric paintings in an impressionistic style, Dawn’s work nurtures a sense of place, and brings warmth and nature into your home. In recent years she’s become increasingly interested in capturing the sense of light in the landscape, often making the atmospheric quality of the scene the most important aspect.

‘Quiet Landscapes’ is a solo exhibition of original oil paintings by Dawn at the beautiful Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery from 16th April to 7th July 2024.

Nicole McNulty

Nicole McNulty is a watercolour artist based in the Cotswolds. Birds have been a lifelong fascination for her and it is evident in her work that she has an appreciation for the natural world. She started painting later in life without formal training and has been a full-time artist for the past 2 years. Before becoming an artist, she was a graphic designer and photographer and loved capturing the natural world.

You can view her paintings by visiting her website or Instagram page. Alternatively, email her to buy cards and prints, learn more about her work, or inquire about commissions.

Email: nicolemcnultyartist@icloud.com

Website: www.nicolemcnulty.com

Instagram: @nicolemcnultyartist

Julie Davies Art Exhibition

May 4th - June 1st

Julie from the Ogmore Valley enjoys painting as a hobby, drawing inspiration from the landscape surrounding her home. Naturally with her Welsh background she has been inspired by other Welsh artists.

Since her retirement as a ward manager in a mental health unit she has enjoyed developing her artistic skills, using various styles, including a number of valley and Welsh reflections, mainly through the medium of acrylic and ink.

Tues - Friday 10 - 5pm | Saturday 10 - 4pm

Giles Gallery, Old Methodist Chapel, Cowbridge Rd, Pontyclun, CF72 9EG

In this exciting exhibition printmaker Gwen Bramley celebrates landscapes through her evocative art. Living in Wales, she draws inspiration from sublime scenes, to create detailed linocuts. Many of her linocuts are made using multiple blocks, hand carved and inked in rich colours. These blocks combine to produce beautiful original artworks.

Jill Jones Fine Art

Jill Jones Fine Art

During May and June

Greenspace Gallery will be open as usual from Wednesday to Saturday 11 to 4 pm.

We will also be running art classes at a much reduced rate every Monday 11 to 2pm for our members who are carers, have a disability including mental health issues and people living alone on low incomes.

Greenspace will also be running classes on Saturday afternoons making decorative tea light holders in aid of Gaza. This is open to anyone who would like to be involved.

Please contact the gallery for further details.

My latest illustrated poetry book is also available at Greenspace Gallery with profits in aid of Create at Greenspace our community association.

Greenspace Gallery is a cosy inviting space where you can relax and enjoy the artwork of Dorothy Morris (an award winning artist) who is inspired by her idyllic environment and her travels abroad.

We are delighted to welcome the highly regarded Sandra Wintle to Bluestone Gallery. Her work fuses realism and abstraction into powerful seascapes.

“Having always lived on the West Wales and South Wales coast, the inspiration for my sea paintings comes from the drama and excitement of the powerful storms that ravage this coastline. The colours and textures of the rocks, eroded by the motion

of the tides, and often covered in lichen, are rich and varied. I aim to capture the moment of impact of the rushing waves against the rocky foreshore or cliff face, and the ensuing explosion of power and energy my recent series of paintings has been specifically influenced by the erosion caused by weather or tides, and the resulting formations made over hundreds of years, carving into the landscape and shoreline. I mainly work in acrylic, and texture and colour are an essential part of all my work.”

Sandra Wintle | Storm Surge

Sandra Wintle | Wild Weather

Sandra Wintle | Carving the Coast

Foreground: Glass Wave by Natalie Thomas Background: Bronze otter by Shane Whitehead

COWBRIDGE OPEN ART EXHIBITION 2024

Call for artists, print-makers and creators of applied art/3D/craft

over £2100 of prize money for the three categories including a visitors’ choice award of £100 the option of being considered for a month-long group exhibition in 2025 at the Old Hall, and an ongoing art exhibition at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge

CLOSING DATE

WEDNESDAY JULY 31st

For further details visit cowbridgeopen.art or contact cowbridgeopenart@gmail.com

ART

1st prize: £300, 2nd prize: £200, 3rd prize: £150 Six Highly Commended prizes of £100 each Judge - Dr. Ceri Thomas: freelance artist, art historian and curator based in South Wales

APPLIED ART

1st prize: £200, 2nd prize: £150, 3rd prize: £100 Judge – Pamela Jones: award-winning figurative ceramic artist who lives and works in Wales

PRINT

1st prize: £200, 2nd prize: £150, 3rd prize: £100 Judge - Martin Truefitt-Baker: highly experiencedart educator, fine art printmaker and painter

For entry terms and conditions, visit the COA website

Exhibition Venue | Old Hall, Cowbridge

The Cheshire School of Jewellery is a fully equipped workshop in the heart of the Cheshire countryside offering a range of jewellery making courses suitable for a range of abilities, including one-off workshops and longer courses in Silversmithing.

PRINTED FESTIVAL Returns:

Print Harder!

PRINTED FESTIVAL will return to Cardiff for its second year, thanks to secured funding and support from the Arts Council of Wales and Chapter Arts Centre. We have been told to anticipate bigger and better!

Chapter Arts Centre, 8th- 9th June 2024, 11am-4pm: A fun, free, family-friendly weekend celebrating all things print.

Making its debut last summer, PRINTED FESTIVAL landed in Cardiff with a bang. Dreamed up by seasoned printers, Tom Whitehead (The Printhaus, Ed & Flo) and Aidan Saunders (Print Wagon, Prints of Hay), their mission is simple but extensive: to build on the existing print culture in South Wales, and make the artform accessible to the masses. “The festival set-up enables links to be made, resources to be shared and serves as a basis of opportunity and participation for all involved.”

The Printhaus resides in Chapter Arts Centre, Canton. Around the corner are Cardiff Print Workshop and Print Market Project. The ‘print triangle’, if you will. Also in the vicinity are The Amplifier Press, Prim Print, Llanover Hall and Oriel Canfas, to name but a few more print-related organisations who make up the localised print hub.

With this solid foundation to build from, as well as the myriad of members who constitute The Printhaus community, PRINTED FESTIVAL couldn’t be more perfectly placed. As this community has proved time and time again, all hands are on deck to make the festival the success that it is. You

won’t find any pretentiousness, nor airs and graces amongst this bunch. Their passion is genuine and they share it for a living - PRINTED FESTIVAL is the amped up version that we get to enjoy collectively.

PRINTED FESTIVAL 2, with the brilliant tagline - ‘Print Harder!’promises much of the same that made last year so good; stalls, activities, games, talks and community workshops. Also being introduced to the line-up, will be an exciting panel discussion from print professionals.

“Printed Festival went far better than I could have ever dreamed! After years of planning with Tom and Jude, we succeeded in creating an inclusive, interactive print festival that educated and inspired people to participate in creative practices. As soon as it was over, we realised Printed was but the foundation of a larger project, and we were inspired, compelled (!) to think of new and innovative ways in which we could engage the Welsh public and get them excited about printmaking. So this year we are going bigger and bolder, with more of what went well last year and some new and interesting tricks up our sleeves for this year. You can’t miss it.” Aidan - Print Wagon

A joyous celebration of print for creatives and the wider community alike, PRINTED FESTIVAL is not one to miss! Visit the PRINTED FESTIVAL website and sign up to their newsletter for more info, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates!

www.theprinthaus.org/printed-fes tival

Crickhowell Open Studios – a festive weekend of art

The Oriel CRiC Gallery is showcasing the work of members of the Royal Watercolour Society of Wales until mid-May to be followed by another highlight of its annual programme – the Crickhowell Open Art exhibition.

Entries to the Open Art competition have once again exceeded expectation with selected work ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Oil paintings, watercolours, digital and multimedia pieces, textiles, pastels, charcoal and printmaking will all hang cheek by jowl in an exciting exhibition of selected work starting during the Crickhowell Open Studios Weekend 25 – 27 May and continuing till mid-July.

Twenty four venues including artists studios and galleries in Crickhowell, Abergavenny and the surrounding area will be opening their doors during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. All venues are free to visit with many places en-route to eat, drink and explore. Seeing work in progress, learning about creative processes and perhaps taking something beautiful home to enhance your life is what makes the event so popular. In the run up to the weekend, examples of

artists’ work will be found in the shop windows in the centre of Crickhowell to whet the appetite for visits to the studios, giving the event a festival atmosphere.

To receive a printed copy of the free open studio guide please contact Suzette Pratten at gallery@visitcrickhowell.wales www.orielcric.wales

Oriel CRiC Gallery, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN

Torfaen Arts | Colin Davies | Steve Ellwood

Sally Mills, Snowdrops at St. Elli

25 - 27 May 2024

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Mike Shiels (Open Art)

The Frogmore Street Gallery

Lucy Corbett, Cwmdu Studios Crickhowell Open Studios

The interior design ‘musthave’ for 2024, ewe’ll be spoilt for choice with a Ewemoo!

Everyone’s got their own go-to colour and there’s a Ewemoo footstool to suit any taste and colour palette choice.

Proudly made in Wales, a Ewemoo footstool is crafted using only the finest materials and adds an elegant, quirky and character filled finish to any space.

Visit their website to view a large selection of footstools, including their original sheep, bulls, pigs and even hedgehogs!

See Ewemoo soon at:

The Smallholding & Countryside Festival, 18th & 19th May, Builth Wells, the Hay Festival, 23rd May to 2nd June and the Cardiff Bay Food Festival 5,6 & 7 of July.

www.ewemoo.co.uk

Discover your favourite Ewemoo today!