Archive
Oriel Davies is developing this archive as a resource for those researching both visual arts and arts education. Divided into exhibitions, projects and Test Bed the archive is searchable using the search bar below or by browsing through the archive pages.

A place in the country
Six artists from Denmark
'A place in the country' / 'Et sted på landet' brings together six artists from Denmark whose work connects with rurality and life at the margins. Some live and work in West and North Jutland. Dominated by sea and sky, this remote wind-swept region on Denmark’s western coast is a land of sand dunes and birds, low buildings and wind farms. more >
Exhibition 2011 26 November - 01 February

Hearth and Hill
Rebecca Spooner
The Oriel Davies TestBed exhibition space has been transformed into a multi sensory micro-environment by Rebecca Spooner’s rich installation of film, photography and found objects from the natural environment. more >
Test Bed 2011 26 November - 01 February
Oriel Factory
Paul Granjon
Oriel Factory presents new robotic installations by one of Wales’ foremost artists. Describing his practice as “the co-evolution of humans and machines”, Granjon constructs robots, automata and musical instruments, showing them in performances and exhibitions internationally. more >
Exhibition 2011 10 September - 16 November

Back of an Envelope
Imagined Machines
An exhibition of ‘sketches’ of mechanical and electronic devices curated by Margaret Sharrow more >
Test Bed 2011 10 September - 16 November

Camp DAG
The Disabled Avant Garde
On the banks of the River Severn, close to central Newtown and Oriel Davies, a mysterious and surprising presence could suddenly appear... Is it an invasion? Why are they here? What do they want? Keep your eyes peeled... more >
Project 2011 09 September - 10 September






