Michael Payne (Images) & Mike Jenkins (Words / poetry)
Touring Exhibition | Upper Gallery

Dim Gobaith Caneri

A Look at Welsh Idioms and Phrases

Thanks to a grant from the Arts Council of Wales, a poet and a painter from Merthyr Tydfil have created a collaborative exhibition which will be on view in the Washington Gallery, Penarth during February.

Dim Gobaith Caneri (“no hope like a canary”) links paintings with prose-poetry and is inspired by traditional Welsh idioms and phrases.

Both artists respond to the exhibition space independently and here only one of Jenkins’ poems will be used in its entirety; positioned along ceiling beams that run through the gallery’s upper space. Michael Payne said that the aim was always to have the written poetry and micro fiction work independent to the paintings rather than one art form being a response to the other.

The initial concept evolved in 2009 when it was decided to develop the exhibition collaboratively. Both artists have lived in Merthyr Tydfil for over thirty years and share a similar political ideology and view about the value of the Welsh language. Payne explained that the two chose language as the central theme as they were familiar with both its sounds and heritage and stimulated by new and vibrant words and imagery. They focussed on Welsh idioms and phrases as a link between their works. Both grew up with English backgrounds and then decided to learn the language and later send their children through Welsh medium education.

The theme of the exhibition is emphasised by its title. The idiom refers to the old practice where canaries were once taken into mines as an early warning system, to alert men of the presence of toxic gases. References to the Valleys and coal mining in particular is obvious but the use of various Welsh language idioms and other details extend further and into a global context: bankers profits, ecology, the use of fossil fuels etc are all questioned within an exploration of the theme Dim Gobaith Caneri “The presence of animals that and birds that appear within Welsh idioms has also inspired a consideration of nature and the planet ..

The exhibition will be held from February 1^st – 27^th before moving to The West Wales Arts Centre (March 17 – April 14)

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Dim  Gobaith Caneri
by Mike Jenkins

I am the No Hope Canary, singing in the deepest gallery. Below vaults of borrowed money.

Trees rpt eventually, become coal. But what of these notes:surely they will explode.

These last years I have sung and people say – “Listen how tunefully!” They do not hear truly.

If they did , they would find a seam of sorrow there.

I am left in my cage ; no up and down. My beak a useless tool against iron.

Dim………..the  lights are leaving. Who will listen, even when I stop my singing?
Gobaith has shine, but here the only gleam is on damp rock.

The seep of gas from above, from those vaults: the steep banks of paper carcases

I am the No Hope Canary, dumb in the deepest gallery

Join us for a Private View on 13th January at 5.30pm.

The price £5 per session, You are welcome to make a block booking for the ten week term. To register your child or for further information, call us on 02920 712100, or email us. (Please note there will be no Art Club over half term)

Pavilion Newsletter: No.6 November – December 2011

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Cardiff’s Cor Cochion will be performing cheerful, beautiful and uplifting Christmas music and other, international and inspirational music, and there will also be carols for everyone to join in together.

Mulled wine and mince pies will be served, from 7 p.m. on, and there will be an opportunity to donate both to the Penarth Pier Pavilion restoration fund and to a charity of the Choir members’ choosing.

There are no tickets: it’s free and just come along and enjoy music and joining in.

14th November – 3rd January 2011.
Come and check out our range of kitsch gifts and homewares….  something to suit every budget, taste and age.

What’s happening?
The Washington Gallery Christmas Art Show 2011 with artists including: Alan Williams, Caroline Hartley, Thomasin Toohie, Kari Manley, Robert jones,Hilary Griffiths, Susan Edwards, Tom Dewhurst, Sue Atkins, Jaqueline Jones, Peter Millis, Graham Brooks, Ricahrd O’Connell, Jill Schoenmann, Jon Whitaker, Rod Knipping, Mary Traynor and Helga Prosser plus many more…

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The Washington Gallery Christmas Craft Markets 2011
Come and stroll around our Christmas Craft Markets from November and throughout December and pick up some truly unique and affordable Christmas gifts created by talented local craftspeople. If you are interested in selling your own crafts then please contact Abi at the gallery for an application form

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Afternoon tea at the Washington
Book yourself in for a tasty and warming afternoon tea from 12pm – 5pm daily. Served on genuine vintage crockey, enjoy a selection of homemade sandwiches and cakes along with beautiful tea blends or italian roast coffee. Contact Nardine or Abi at the gallery for availability and prices.

Latest tracks by Washington Gallery

Watch this space, more to come!

• The Washington Gallery Afternoon Tea

 

• Available Saturdays and Sundays

 

• £17 Per Person

 

• Includes coffee and tea blends along with a 3-tiered cake stand with a selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches.

Autumn-Winter Concert Series | In the Washington Gallery

We are arranging a varied programme of music in aid of the Pavilion project during the autumn and winter. The concerts described below are those which are already arranged and more are being finalised.

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Saturday 29th October  7.30pm – 11pm

LIBERTY STREET JAZZ BAND

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Sunday 23^rd October, 4-6 p.m.

MARTIN KEGELMANN & FRIENDS

Beethoven Trio in G Major, opus 9; Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major;

Dohnanyi String Trio.

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Sunday 30^th October 30^th, 4-6 p.m.

LACUNA STRING QUARTET

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Sunday November 6^th, 4-6 p.m.

CANTILENA. Music and Poetry.

Neville Cooper, Guitar; Verity Mason, Clarinet.

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Sunday 4^th December 4pm – 6pm

Absolute Zero Viola Quartet

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Tickets: £10, from the Washington Gallery, Penarth (info@washington.co.uk) 02920 712 100) or at the door.

Please contact us for viewing or further information.

John Selway | Illusionist 2

John Selway, Illusionist 2
Paper, Flower and  Bird, 1976
Acrylic on Canvas
125 cm x 153 cm
Unframed. 2002
Price £1200

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T. H. Thomas | The Great Canyon of the Yellowstone from the Lower Falls

T. H. Thomas, The Great Canyon of the Yellowstone from the Lower Falls,  1886,
Water-Colour on Paper; 95 cm x 67 cm; in original gold-painted frame, unglazed.
Recently cleaned and restored. 2003
Price: £1050.

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Iwan Bala | Gadael/Leaving | 1998

Iwan Bala,  Gadael/Leaving, 1998,
Ink and Watercolour on Paper; 76 cm x 56 cm;
wide black wooden frame, glazed.
1998 price £800

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Dan Llewelyn Hall, Veteran Oak, 2006

Dan Llewelyn Hall, Veteran Oak, 2006,
Deep Oak Stained Tray-Frame,
Water-Colour and Graphite on Board; 70 cm x 99cm
Glazed. 2006
Price £1700

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