Beautifully Curated
A carefully edited selection of pieces by local and national artists and makers brought to you by the curator of Art at the Hall.
Michèle Wright : 'Lockdown Life'
When lockdown began I felt as if my world had ended; I was self-isolating at home and it was incredibly lonely. Then I heard about the doorstep portraits that countless photographers were doing worldwide and suddenly I had something to get excited about. The resulting body of work is humorous, quirky and, I hope, uplifting for these troubled times. Being forced to stay in my own area has meant I now have countless new friends and feel far more ‘at home’; this project has been about far more than photography.
New work inspired by the garden and hedgerows
Tea Roses in Oban by Sarah Lees
Hydranger by Alice Kendall
Dandelion clocks and docs by Andrew Douglas-Forbes
Top Thirty Five : 24th July 2020
Here I have selected one piece from each artist and maker as an introduction. You can also explore each artist individually on their designated page.
If you are a regular visitor to the exhibition 'Art at the Hall' many names will be familiar. Some new names too...... Enjoy
Curated for You
Painters
Printmakers and Photographers
Pots and Vessels
labour of love
Take Centre Stage
Beautifully sourced Welsh antique furniture by Tim Bowen curated with pieces from our artists and makers.
FOR YOUR FINE ART FRAMING
Pure Framing
Pure Framing provides high quality, custom made frames, hand-crafted by Guild Certified Framer Jo Ronald. Jo’s expertise, passion for framing and focus on customer satisfaction has resulted in a breadth of work and being entrusted with many items of interest and value. Based near Carmarthen, Jo works closely with a broad base of customers from private individuals, collectors and artists through to curators of public art, ensuring that their purchases, artworks and acquisitions are skilfully framed to Fine Art Trade Guild standards.
George The Framer
At George the Framer we offer a bespoke picture framing service, from our fully equipped and purpose built framing studio in Brynberian, near Newport, Pembrokeshire. As members of the Fine Art Trade Guild, we adhere closely to the Guild’s internationally recognised framing standards. This gives our customers the assurance that we are using the best possible techniques and materials. From a simple oak frame to a hand finished shadow box, we are building our reputation on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Shipping available.
Bespoke Framing For You
Framing is an art in itself and an investment well worth paying for your treasured artworks. Many of the artists and printmakers at Studio Cennen use Pure Framing and George the framer.
You might want something to sit perfectly in your home, the framers will be happy to talk through your specific requirements. Unframed pieces selected by you can be sent direct from the artist to be framed to your specifications. Once framed the artwork will be sent to you by special courier.
Friends who do Tasty, Delicious and Nutritious
JIN TALOG
I first met David and Anthony as visitors to the Hall looking for pieces to furnish their new home, they, like me, had recently returned to live in Wales after decades away. Soon they were making 'Jin' in Talog, just over the valley from Mick Morgan’s pottery. I popped in to say hello, inviting them to serve their delicious ‘Jin’ as cocktails to our visitors on the opening night…. it was a roaring success.
Launched in 2018, and tasting emphatically of gin, Jin Talog is the only Welsh gin to have been awarded 3 stars by the Great Taste awards. Distilled in small batches using only three ingredients – organic fair trade juniper berries, organic spirit and spring water from the farm. It will arrive wrapped in the wool from their small flock of rare breed Towy valley Balwen sheep. A gin in sheep’s clothing, you might say.
WRIGHT'S FOOD EMPORIUM
On moving back to Wales I was looking for somewhere to get a good coffee, delicious home made cake and a tasty brunch. When I first walked into Wrights I knew it would become my first port of call to meet friends and take visitors for lunch or weekend suppers.
Wrights supplied the wine for our first exhibition at the Hall and have since been an amazing support to me and the exhibition over the past four years. Allowing us to showcase and sell the work by our potters, painters and printmakers in their fantastic venue. We cannot wait to be able to visit Wrights again soon, but in the meantime they are doing a fantastic online offer selling local produce, a section of homemade cakes and meals to take away....so you can still get your Wrights fix.