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Shani Rhys James & Stephen West

Inner Space

12 April - 28 June 2025

This exhibition brings together works by Shani Rhys James and Stephen West. Having lived and worked together for more than 45 years, both have focused on different themes and approaches in their artistic practice.  Separate studio spaces under one roof. Here are works that connect and contrast. This exhibition focuses on the ‘inner space’; mentally and physically.  Whether it is Shani’s emotionally powerful self portraits in the studio or kitchen, or Stephen’s narratives that intrigue, exploring perspective that feature architecture, figures, trees and animals.

As well as works on loan from national institutions, both have produced new work in response to Storiel’s building and collections.

The exhibition has been made possible through the CELF the National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales project.

Here is a link to a film about the exhibition, capturing Shani and Stephen’s influences.  Film 13 mins run time.  Film created by Culture Colony.

https://youtu.be/11UrmPIJ4h8?si=wJMFTcKVfAz07Y8C

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Fun, easy, learning Resources by artist Eleri Jones which you can have a go with at home as a family.  The resources have been created, inspired by Shani Rhys James a Stephen West’s exhibition.

 

 

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