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.
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
Writer in Residence
Chris Kinsey
Chris Kinsey has been appointed Writer in Residence at Oriel Davies (so not strictly an 'offsite' project!) She is developing a range of activities that respond to and enhance the work of the Gallery. These include leading creative writing workshops, hosting readings with authors/poets, and the creation of a new piece of wring/poetry in response to an aspect of the Gallery. more >
Project 2011 02 May - 04 May
Louphole
Simon Whitehead
'Louphole' took place on a cold, clear Thursday evening, on 4 March 2010. After gathering outside Oriel Davies Gallery at 7pm, the audience were led through Newtown, where they encountered a new musical commission for Newtown Silver Band, written by composer Barnaby Oliver. This took the form of a lupine march to accompany the participants to Bryn Bank above the town for the first ‘Public Howl’ in Wales. more >
Project 2010 04 March
From the Palace at Hillstreet
Catherine Bertola
Catherine Bertola has been helped by over 100 people to create From the Palace at Hillstreet, a newly commissioned piece of work for Beyond Pattern. more >
Project 2009 21 November - 27 January
Clad
Steve Messam
A temporary ‘cladding’ of a building commissioned as part of Beyond Pattern. Steve Messam used sheep fleeces to reference the distinctive black and white markings of local sheep breeds and the colour and design of local vernacular architecture. By drawing together these two aspects, the artist makes us consider the role of local agriculture, architecture and aesthetics. more >
Project 2009 21 November - 27 January
