Ceri Thomas - Ogwyn Davies, Bywyd a Gwaith / A Life in Art

Friends of the Glynn Vivian.

Friends of the Glynn Vivian Talk
Ceri Thomas – Ogwyn Davies, Bywyd a Gwaith / A Life in Art

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

We are absolutely delighted to invite you to attend our first talk back in the Glynn Vivian, where Ceri Thomas shall join us to talk about the life and art of Ogwyn Davies, this shall coincide with the launch of his book about Davies, Bywyd a Gwaith / A Life in Art.Making this event extra special, Ogwyn Davies’s daughter, Pobl y Cwm actor Nia Caron shall also join us to speak about her father.Ceri Thomas is a freelance artist, art historian, art history lecturer and gallery curator from Swansea. He has published numerous works and curated exhibitions on various modern and contemporary Welsh artists ranging from Joan Baker to Ernest Zobole. He is a Royal Cambrian Academician and an Honorary Member of the Welsh Group and has exhibited across Wales and abroad.Ogwyn Davies was a painter, ceramicist and teacher, born in Trebanos, near Swansea. After his time in the Royal Air Force, Davies attended Swansea College of Art. He then moved to Tregaron, where he taught art at the comprehensive school for many years. Many of his paintings were inspired by the buildings and landscapes of Wales.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!This talk takes place in English.If you are purchasing a Free Friends ticket, please have you member card with you on the day, plus is gives you 10% off in the shop!!Membership is free for students!I﻿f you would like to join the friends and come to all our talks for free, please visit our website: www.friendsoftheglynnvivian.com

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