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.
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
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
Wotan
Christopher Webster van Tonder
Dreamy, dark collages of found family snapshots, home movies, and a wealth of mysterious symbols overlaid with hand-drawn animation characterise this new work by Christopher Webster van Tonder. more >
Test Bed 2011 16 July - 31 August
Aggregates
Jonathan Anderson
Jonathan Anderson uses recycled materials such as plywood and coal dust to create a series of mixed media works he calls mandalas - a reference to circular patterned images produced for devotional purposes in Buddhism and other religions of East Asian origin. more >
Test Bed 2011 16 April - 06 July
Are your Petunias actually transgenic?
Anne-Mie Melis
Anne-Mie Melis’ work explores the visual nature of plants and their role in an increasingly technological world. more >
Test Bed 2011 05 February - 06 April
