Oriel Myrddin Gallery
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Carmarthen
SA31 1LH
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Cornelia Parker
Neither From Nor Towards
3 March - 7 April 2007
Neither From Nor Towards, 1992,
Cornelia Parker, Arts Council Collection, Hayward Gallery, London.
In 'Neither From Nor Towards' the brick remnants of
an eroded house hang suspended in stilled animation in
the work of British artist Cornelia Parker, who was nominated
for the Turner prize in 1997. Her work often depicts a moment
in time, which has been halted. In 'Neither From Nor Towards',
the bricks are resonant with their previous life, reminding us
of the passage of time over which we have no control. Parker
rescues and reinterprets the ordinary, which is transformed
by the gallery setting into something poetic and extraordinary.
Simon Carroll
Suggestion and Statement
14 April - 26 May 2007
Simon
Carroll's vessels challenge the conventional Oriel Myrddin Gallery has been working with schools in
'Llif' is a selection of the work of fourteen craft makers An exhibition of contemporary paintings by Carmarthenshire A catalogue to accompany the show is available from the Gallery. 'Hoar Frost' is a beautiful seasonal and dramatic selection of design
and craft pieces displayed in the main gallery. All work is for sale More Christmas gifts, cards and decorations available in the An exhibition of craft and design in which seven selected international artists were asked to respond to the idea of the 'everyday'. Simone ten Hompel then curated a selection of their work which is presented on an ingenious cardboard box table by Michael Marriott. The outcome of the creative brief is anything but 'everyday'. Each artist has produced objects of exceptional subtlety wit and beauty which elevate everyday functional objects to lovely and beguiling forms. On tour from Flow Gallery London. A series of 21 etchings by Jake and Dinos Chapman. Many of the images explore dark and subversive themes for which the Chapman Brothers have become infamous. In this series of prints the innocence of childhood and in particular dot-to-dot drawing is challenged with reference to political and moral decline, art historical allegory, and ghoulish iconography. A Hayward touring exhibition, from the Arts Council Collection, London. The Bag Show includes over forty exclusive designs by students, recent graduates and staff from the Royal College of Art, London. Sara Moorhouse, 2008. Fireworks Clay Studios marks its tenth anniversary with an exhibition of ceramics by members of this celebrated craft co-operative. The Cardiff based ceramics studio is home to some of Wales' most innovative and successful ceramicists. In the studio gallery, recent ceramics graduates from West Wales School of the Arts in Carmarthen have been selected to exhibit their work in a unique collaboration between the gallery and the college. In the retail area there will be an exceptional selection of ceramics for sale by internationally acclaimed makers. Thrown square vase on round feet, slip-painted earthenware
with honey and tin glaze, 850 x 250mm, 2005.
boundaries of ceramic tradition and practice. His work is
influenced by a diverse range of artists, including Picasso
and Miro. These energetic, proud forms are both tactile
and sculptural. Carroll works his clay intensely, and in
'Suggestion and Statement' he gives us a unique opportunity
to enjoy the dynamism and vitality of a complete body of work.
On tour from Tate Gallery, St Ives.
Made
It
2
June - 23 June 2007
Carmarthenshire, establishing and developing creative relationships
through gallery visits, practical workshops and artist placements in
schools. 'Made It' is a celebration of the responses and achievements
of all those pupils who have worked with the gallery over the last
twelve months.
Llif30
June - 8 September 2007
'Pod-i', Natural Hemp, 2005, Ann Harrington-Rees.
who are all closely linked to Wales. The exhibition is a
selection of textiles, ceramics, metal-work, jewellery
and basket making. The exhibitors are all responsive to
the emotional, aesthetic or iconographic spirit of Wales.
Some humorously take its cultural traditions and idiosyncrasies
to celebrate the 'hwyl' that informs these fascinating objects.
Others directly reference the landscape. Many of the makers are
Welsh born, now exiled, whilst others have adopted Wales as their home,
'Llif' alludes to the ebb and flow of the lives and practice of these
makers.
Partnership project with Flow Gallery, London.
Gareth Hugh Davies
Olion
15 September - 3 November 2007
Aubade, oil on canvas, 100cm x 150cm, 2007.
based Gareth Hugh Davies. In the series of paintings that make
the exhibition 'Olion', events are described through the suggested
absence of the figure. Davies paints spaces in which tracks, traces
and trails in the landscape imply an ongoing or disturbed narrative.
These paintings express an anxiety and sense of loss, yet also
seem to offer some comfort; in the darkening forest a glowing
light illuminates the front porch of an isolated home. Davies
implies a troubling ambiguity about whether these lights illuminate
the unspeakable, or offer refuge from it.Hoar Frost
10 November - 5 January 2008
Hoar Frost (detail), wire mesh, corex, light, Jess Shaw, 2003.
- Collectorplan, an interest free credit scheme is available.
Exhibiting artists include: Jess Shaw, Ivan Black, Clare Henshaw, Laura
Baxter and Roger Cecil.
gallery shop.
The Everyday
12 January - 23 February 2008
Asato Kamiyama 2007
My Giant Colouring Book Jake and Dinos Chapman
21 April - 31 May 2008
My Giant Colouring Book 19 2004
Copyright Jake and Dino Chapman and The Paragon Press London
The Bag Show
7 June - 19 July 2008
Hans Madsen, 2008.
Designs range from oversize totes to exquisite evening clutch bags, all are beautifully made and are complete one-offs never to be repeated. All bags are for sale and Collectorplan, an interest free credit scheme is available.
On tour from Flow Gallery London.
Focus Ceramics
26 July - 6 September 2008
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