Y Silff

Exhibition at Oriel Canfas from 3rd December 2022 - 28th January 2023

“I’m interested in how we collect inspiration in our studio spaces. The shelf gives the public an insight into that creative process, but it’s also a way people might display their art at home alongside their treasures and other special objects”.

Gilly Booth, Tess Gray, Cathryn Gwynn, Maggie James, Arwel Micah, Flora McLachlan, Jason Rouse

Y Silff brings together a group of artists from within Wales who have been given a shelf around which to exhibit.

Curated by painter Sam Vicary, this exhibition is an invitation to the artists to display their work in carefully assembled ‘vignettes’ or installations including paintings, drawings, text, prints and ceramics.

“I’m interested in how we collect inspiration in our studio spaces. The shelf gives the public an insight into that creative process, but it’s also a way people might display their art at home alongside their treasures and other special objects”.

Some artists have chosen to display their ideas alongside the work for sale. Others have used it as a platform to present their work. The exhibition is designed to be a playful take on tradition still-life, where artists often use their spaces and objects around them to inspire new work.

Displayed across two rooms, the exhibition embraces the winter season and offers experienced and budding art collectors plenty of choice. The artwork can be bought off the shelf.

CollectorPlan is available.