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Solo exhibition Cardiff 2020

Martin Tinney Gallery

22 September – 10 October 2020

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Abereidy - Gorse
Mixed media on paper 42x29cm
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Tal Y Bont
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Strumble Head
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Solva
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Snowdonia - Morning Light
Mixed media on paper 38x38cm
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Rhyader
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Rhosili - Wave
Mixed media on paper 17x12cm
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Rhosili - High Tide
Mixed media on paper 14x19cm
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Porthgain
Mixed media on paper 19x14cm
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Pendine
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Ogwen Valley
Mixed media on paper 38x38cm
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Ogmore
Mixed media on paper 18x24cm
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Newgale
Mixed media on paper 24x18cm
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Mynydd Mawr
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Myddfai
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Moylegrove
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Llyn Y Fan Fawr
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Llyn Y Fan Fach - Stream
Mixed media on paper 29x42cm
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Llangranog
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Llanberis - Winter Light
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Laugharne
Mixed media on paper
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Garn Fawr
Mixed media on paper 38x38cm
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Dolgellau
Mixed media on paper 29x42cm
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Cardigan Bay
Mixed media on paper 38x38cm
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Brecon Beacons - Crosslight
Mixed media on paper 42x29cm
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Borth
Mixed media on paper 21x29cm
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Abersoch - Storm
Mixed media on paper 29x42cm
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Aberffraw - Surf
Mixed media on paper 19x14cm
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Abereidy - Storm
Mixed media on paper 19x14cm

The paintings in this collection are all based on some of the locations I discovered when living in Wales during the 1990’s. The sheer scale and grandeur of the surrounding landscape led me to develop a much more open way of working. Abstraction allowed me to go beyond just painting what I saw in front of me and convey actually how it felt to be in a particular environment. It was at this point I really found my own voice as an artist.

Although based in mid Wales I would make regular trips to Pembrokeshire, exploring the coastline and walking in the Preseli Hills. I also travelled north where the soft green valleys led to the higher peaks of Snowdonia.

This exhibition has given me the opportunity to revisit the subject matter that played such an important part in my development as an artist. My working practise has gradually evolved over time and this has allowed me to bring something new to the subject matter. These new paintings further explore the strong connection I feel to this rich land.

The paintings will be on display at the gallery by appointment. Please contact the gallery for details. The whole show can also be viewed online at www.artwales.com where the work can also be purchased.

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