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Exhibition Diary January 18th – april 14th Mostyn Gallery, The Mostyn Open 18 5th February – 5th april The Hafren Gallery, Newtown Ayton West March 2nd – april 6th The Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy. Diane Lawrenson and Louise Payne March 10th – april pril 3rd Ffin Y Parc Country House and Gallery, Llanrwst Emrys Williams RCA and Room of Work by Danny Markey. 11th – 23rd March Dee Fine Arts, Heswall Frank Linett 22nd March – 27th OctOber Mid Wales Art Centre, Caersws Past Present Future 22nd March – 31st august Mid Wales Art Centre, Caersws Relative Values pril 7th – May 1st april Ffin Y Parc County House and Gallery, Llanrwst David Lloyd Griffith RCA and Room of Work by James Guy Eccleston pril – 11th May 8th april Dee Fine Arts, Heswall Bob Hill
If you’re looking for a unique gift or just a treat for yourself, then one of the intricate glass pieces from Glassblobbery could be just what you’re looking for. From their workshop in Glanrafon near Corwen, David and Wendy Pryce-Jones create Joss thomas a variety of amazing glass chester dee suspension bridge at night figurines and glassware – joss.thomas@btinternet.com some of their more unusual creations include glass wizards Are you a local photographer and would like to be and dragons! But if you have featured here? Email editorial@yattaryattar.co.uk something completely unique in mind, they are also happy to take commissions for custom pieces. The workshop is open from 10am until 5pm every day except Tuesday, so you can always drop in to see what David did yOu knOW? and Wendy create in glass is a great person, and watch material! it can be them in action! If recycled over and you fancy trying over again without your hand at making affecting it’s quality glass creations of your or integrity own, Glassblobbery also run two-day, one-on-one courses on flameworking and lampworking. They also offer home and online courses for bead making, stained glass, fused glass and other techniques. As well as the large selection of glass sculptures available from Glassblobbery, they also carry a range of jewellery, ceramics and other works created by other artists, and there are many pieces available to view on Glassblobbery’s cOnstructiOns and decOnstructiOns – cOllages by website www. MalcOlM tillis and sculpture by JereMy schrecker glassblobbery.com. glassblobbery.com Until 9th March 2013. You can shop online, or even check out F. Lanier Graham, distinguished art historian and former curator of Glassblobbery’s blog to The Museum of Modern Art in New York and The National Gallery of Australia, says: ‘As I look at the collages of Malcolm tillis I am get all the latest news astonished to see such a continuous core of creativity, and such and to get a sneak endless explosions of joyous imagination. I know of no abstract peak at their newest artist alive today in any country whose art is more lyrical.’ To creations. Call 01490 accompany this exhibition a catalogue titled Constructions 460440 with any and Deconstructions has been produced featuring collages displayed in the exhibition, this is available to purchase at the queries, or send gallery. All proceeds from the sale of Malcolm’s work will be an email to info@ donated to Severn Hospice and The Willow Gallery CIC. glassblobbery.com if you are interested in Willow Gallery says: ‘Jeremy schrecker’s sculptural prowess has attending a course. given rise to a diverse body of work, which ranges from public
pril 13th – May 25th april The Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy The Royal Cambrian Academy members group exhibition. pril – 13th June 20th april The Hafren Gallery, Newtown Anthony Butterfield
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and environmental sculpture to church art, designer metalwork and even garden design. Clearly inspired by the 20th century Modernist movement, Jeremy’s art reflects his zest for living and a powerful engagement with the natural world. Jeremy’s work has an often ambiguous and enigmatic quality but also manages effortlessly to capture a very elemental universal energy. It resonates with optimism and tells a joyous story of the fusion of man, material and nature, whilst conveying the pure exhilaration of being.’ The Willow Gallery is located in Oswestry, Shropshire and hosts exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery also hosts many events and art classes for all ages and abilities. Visit www. willowgalleryoswestry.co.uk for more information.