Celebrating colour, nature and life. Striking compositions of abstract collages by Glyn Baines derived from works surrounding him in his studio. Working outdoors with pencil and paper, Helen Baines is inspired by the beautiful surrounding areas of Cwmystradllyn, Oerddwr and Nantmor to name but a few.

GLYN BAINES

“The work is to a certain extent abstract, that reflects my background over the last fifty years from the time I fell in love with abstract art. It has been a major part of my life and I’m now 90 years old and I still feel the same old thrill, and opening the door to the studio is like entering the world of magic.”

HELEN BAINES

“My inspiration  comes from the landscape around me. I like to wander in Oerddwr, Beddgelert which lies on my doorstep. I get pleasure using mixed media be it outdoors or in the studio – which faces the Moelwynion, Cnicht and Lliwedd in the distance. Colour is important in my work and I especially enjoy conveying the dark blues found in the mountains and the various greens found in the land. Mark making and scratching through layers of pastel and paint lead to an emergence of lines which hint at distant horizons and stone walls across fields.”

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05 October 2024 - 04 January 2025

A major exhibition of work by Jac’s Jac Jones, artist, illustrator and author at Storiel promises to be inspiring and surprising.  Jac’s images are known to thousands of families across Wales – the Jac y Jwc character he created for the Sali Mali series of books or artworks for classic children’s books such as Lleuad yn Olau and Y Trysorfa to name but a few. Others might be surprised to see Jac’s artistic works in LP covers and theatre posters. For over fifty years, Anglesey born Jac has, and continues to, create artistic work of the highest standard; whether for children’s books,  LP covers, theatre productions or television programmes.   His work is familiar and yet this is a rare opportunity to see his artisty up-close in a gallery.  On display will be sketch books, story boards, familiar characters and less well known artworks.  Together, they demonstrate Jac’s talent - he could turn his hand to any style that was required that would produce the best result – a real testament to his creativity, skill and imagination.