As a prelude to the display of prints by Sir Frank Brangwyn RA (29 June – 28 September 2024), Storiel is exhibiting examples of etching, lithography, wood engraving, woodcut, and linocut by five contemporary practitioners: Paul Croft, Darren Hughes, the late Karel Lek, Colin See-Paynton and Ian Phillips.
The annual Open Art exhibition is open to artists and students of 16 and over who live or work in Wales. This year applications were invited on an Open theme with a limit of size set to be no larger than A1 (594 x 841mm). Artwork in any media could be submitted: painting, drawing, photography, film, textile, wood, clay and in 2D or 3D format.
A response to the coastal landscape where the foothills of the Carneddau meet the shores of the Menai. Constantly fascinated by rhythm and movement around him, this new collection of works sees the artist paint in a more direct and fluid way. Shown are smaller studies in watercolour and larger works in acrylic with a reference to previous works in oils.
A mixed exhibition of botanical, landscape, portrait and wildlife art. The North Wales Society of Fine Art, established in 1990, began mainly as a group of artists specialising in botanical art. The Society has since developed and now members include many award-winning professional artists specialising in a variety of fine art subjects and media. Artists invited to join the society demonstrate both technical excellence and fascinating view-point.
Discover the wonders of north Wales’ marine environment.
Sleep, that essential activity that everybody needs. Storiel has a fascinating collection of sleep related objects not normally seen together. This exhibition will be a cosy, colourful celebration of patchwork quilts, traditional bed covers, night clothes, a cradle, hot water bottles and even a model of a traditional box bed, made in the 19th century.
Celebrating cultural links, an exhibition of work by artists from Bangor, Soest and other Sister Cities mark the fiftieth anniversary of the City of Bangor ‘twinned’ with Soest, Germany. Town twinning enables a special relationship between two communities, promoting understanding of different cultures.
Contemporary illustrations in ink, print and stitch of the Hills of Khasi. A new collection of work following further study visits to the region with reference to original letters by missionaries over the years.
A series of colourful contemporary maps recording all areas of Wales; noting towns, main roads and mountain ranges.