Cymru yn Fenis / Wales in Venice 

Sownd: Manon Awst + Dylan Huw

9 May – 22 November 2026

Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice

This short film introduces Sownd, the project representing Wales at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2026, one of the world’s most significant contemporary art events.

Sownd is an immersive installation exploring connections between landscape, language and material. The artists bring together natural elements from north Wales and the Venetian lagoon, combining them with sound, sculpture and text to create a single, interconnected environment shaped by the historic venue. Alongside the Venice exhibition, live events in Wales invite audiences to experience the landscapes behind the work directly.

To coincide with Oriel Myrddin’s autumn exhibition, Bywyd Llonydd / Still Life, we welcome Buddug as our featured maker.

Buddug is a designer-maker, originally from Eryri in North Wales and now based in Cardiff with her family. Her work is deeply rooted in her Welsh upbringing, drawing inspiration from literature, landscape and culture. These influences shape the stories she builds into her jewellery and objects. 

Drawing and handwriting are at the heart of Buddug's practice. Inspired by old-fashioned pen-and-ink lettering, she explores the decorative qualities of words and imagery, and the stories and meanings they can hold. 

For Bywyd Llonydd / Still Life, we invite you to look closely at the details, patterns and words within Buddug's work, and discover the stories woven into each piece.

Buddug’s work will be available to view and purchase in our gallery shop alongside the opening of our new exhibition.

Discover more:

Website: www.buddug.com‍ ‍

Instagram: @buddug_studio

Bywyd Llonydd / Still Life 

Part of CELF, the National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales. 

5 September - 31 October 

Bywyd Llonydd / Still Life is a fun and colourful exhibition that brings together paintings from the National Collection with brand-new commissioned artworks by eight contemporary artists and makers. 

Each artist has been given a painting from the National Collection and asked to create a 3D artwork inspired by it. They have used colours, shapes, textures, patterns or materials from the original artwork to create something new. 

The exhibition encourages us to look closely, spot connections between the artworks, and discover how artists turn ideas into something completely new. 

Free entry - everyone welcome

Discover the joy of making with clay in this inspiring hands-on course, perfect for beginners and for those returning to ceramics.

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you build confidence and develop your skills in a relaxed, creative environment.

The course is led by Justine Allison (@justineallisonceramics), a West Wales–based ceramicist with over 30 years of professional practice, who recently won the Gold Medal for Craft & Design at Y Lle Celf as part of Garreg Las Eisteddfod 2026.

A monthly hands-on, creative art club.

For young people aged 11 – 14.

Every first Saturday of the Month

Our Young Artist Club meet monthly in Oriel Myrddin’s studio to explore different artforms and ways of making in a supportive and creative environment. This Autumn, we will be responding to the still life. Still life is a type of art that focuses on everyday objects, such as flowers, fruit, food or household items. Artists have been creating still life’s for hundreds of years, using ordinary objects to explore colour, light, shape and meaning.

All materials are provided.

Booking is Essential

‍We aim to make this experience as inclusive and accessible as possible. To share any access needs or ask further questions please get in touch at engagement@orielmyrddin.com