Past Events

 

 

2012   7th Jan - 4th Feb - Collaborative Exhibition

 "Before and After" (Cynt a Chwedyn) - Rhyl Library Arts Centre

A joint exhibition by collaborative artists, Glyn Davies and Wanda Zyborska, dealing with the issues surrounding scarification after life-threatening breast cancer, and what it means to the artist Wanda, as a woman, who is additionally reflecting on the process of ageing anyway. In her naked state, surrounded by her large organic looking rubber sculptures, her figure is exposed to all. Here, we are able to study without challenge the effects of scarring, but at the same time can reflect on the natural beauty that is the both the female form and Wanda's body.  By working with a male artist, Wanda wanted to see how the effects of scarring might affect the male gaze and appreciation of the female figure. Glyn is producing six A0 sized prints as his art work for this intriguing collaboration but a series of Wanda's avant garde sculptures will also be seen at this show.

 

2011  Wednesday 9th Oct (7.00 pm) Artist's talk at my gallery

"Anglesey Art Group" - Anglesey

Just two days after my talk for the Holyhead Camera Club here t my gallery, I was in full flow again, this time for the very busy Anglesey Art Group. The talk lasted just under two hours and covered everything from art, aesthetic and philosophy to environment, conservation and destruction.

I simply can't limit myself to talking about photography as an art, because my subject is so much more important than image making. I can't talk about landscape as art because it isn't, it's a subject which inspires my art - it's a subject which is under threat, it is a subject linked to politics, attitudes, morals, nature, wildlife, conservation, pollution, health, and to me and I know many others, spirituality. It's always great when an audience gets excited by these issues rather than cameras and technique, and being artists, this group didn't disappoint at all :-)

Thanks to artist Allan Redfern for inviting me to talk to his group.

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2011  Monday 7th Oct (7.00 pm)  Artist's talk at my gallery

"Holyhead Camera Club" - Anglesey

I rarely do talks to camera clubs but I was so nicely asked by club chairman Medwyn Wlliams that I couldn't refuse, AND unlike most clubs they paid a really fair fee for the talk which helped bend my arm :-)

The talk lasted an hour and a half and the audience were really receptive and asked intelligent questions,  not even about cameras :-) Several members bought my books afterwards which is always a respectful compliment from photographers, so thank you guys.

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2011 Tuesday Oct 4th (2.00 pm)  Artist's talk at my gallery

"Menai Bridge Senior Citizens' Club" - Anglesey

A group of incredibly sprightly, bright eyed and chirpy ladies (average age 90!) swarmed into my gallery and most flew up the long flight of stairs to the lecture room ! I gave a 1.5 hour passionate chat about landscape, photography, environment and life in general, followed by insightful questions (as you would expect) from the ladies, and then coffee, book signings and even a Limited Edition print sale. Afterwards, several ladies came to tell me it was the best talk they had ever had! Everyone was chatting and excited. I fell in love with every one of them, what a fantastic group!

They are always keen to see new members, so please contact Eryl Gowers for further information, on Menai Bridge 01248 717292. They meet at the Menai Bridge Community Centre alternate Tuesdays, between 2pm and 3pm (Autumn and Spring)

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2011 Wednesday Sep 7th (6.00 pm) TV Interview

"Wales Tonight" - ITV Wales

A short news interview by ITV journalist Lorna Prichard, who asked me about my work, my continued No.1 world ranking at OneEyeland International Showcase (almost a year at the top now) and of course the Royal connection via the Prime Minister and his purchase of my books as a gift for Prince William and Catherine Middleton for their wedding. Lorna also asked me about the inspiration for my landscape work and my approach to shooting. The piece featured 7 of my images. Original blog post HERE 

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2011   June 7th - June 10th -  Print Exhibition

 "Wales Uploaded" - Association of Photographers Gallery, LONDON

This show was the prestigious second venue for the long awaited exhibition of Glyn's latest images. It was over 25 years since Glyn had held a show in London so this was a fantastic opportunity to bring his Welsh images to a London audience. An exhibition was well overdue, as it was almost a year from his last exhibition of new work, instead of the anticipated 3-4 times a year. The upside to the year long wait is that there was some very powerful new work to seen in this show. There was a talk for photographers on Wednesday 8th June at the AOP Gallery, at 3.00 pm.

Association of Photographers Gallery

81 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS - 0207 7739 6669

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2011 Friday April 29th (4.45 pm) Radio Interview

"The Roy Noble Show" - BBC Radio Wales

This interview came the day of the Royal Wedding following the huge accolade. The UK Prime Minister David Cameron purchased two of Glyn's art books about Anglesey as a gift for the Royal Couple, Prince William and Catherine Middleton. There was a media torrent with The Telegraph, (actual video of Prime Minister talking about Glyn HERE) The Independent, The Sun and the BBC Online all contacting Glyn for the story but BBC Wales got in for the first interview on the afternoon of the wedding itself !

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2011   March 26th - April 9th  Print Exhibition

"Wales Uploaded" - Oriel Glyn Davies Gallery, Menai Bridge 

 
This show is a long awaited exhibition of Glyn's latest images. In fact it is almost a year overdue as normally he releases new work 3-4 times each year. However, with the general state of the economy last year, the almost complete lack of buying public in the first half year, it was simply not feasible. However the second half of 2010 was much more buoyant and customers regained spending confidence. The upside to the wait is that there is some phenomenally powerful new work to be printed and shown in this next release.

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2011  Friday March 18th (American daytime) TV Interview

"Today" - NBC America

Glyn is interviewed about his work and the island where he lives, for an American TV magazine show featuring Anglesey, future home for the Royal Couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

My original blog post about the shoot with pictures and video, is HERE

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2011  Thursday Jan 27th (between 7.00 and 7.30 pm) TV Interview

"Wedi 7" - S4C - TV magazine program produced by Tinopolis

Following his recent No.1 World ranking on the OneEyeland International Showcase, a lot of interest was shown by the Welsh media, from TV to Radio and of course the press. This programme offers a very short interview with Glyn, by North Wales R eporter Gerallt Pennant, about his recent success.

Website HERE

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2011  Wednesday Jan 26th (4.05 - 4.20pm) Radio Interview

"The Roy Noble Show" - BBC Radio Wales

Following his recent No.1 World ranking on the OneEyeland International Showcase, a lot of interest was shown by the Welsh media, from TV to Radio and of course the press. This is Glyn's main chance to speak publicly in English about his success in the rankings, and about his work in general. Roy Noble is a much loved soft spoken Welshman who Glyn is looking forward to speaking with. Website HERE

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2011  Jan 24th (shown at 7.50pm) TV News Interview

"Newyddion" - S4C - TV news program

Following his recent No.1 World ranking on the OneEyeland International Showcase, a lot of interest was shown by the Welsh media, from TV to Radio and of course the press. This news programme featured a very short interview with Glyn, in his gallery, about his recent success.

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2011 January 3rd, 7.30 pm BBC1 Wales - Television

"Weatherman Walking - Series 4, Programme 1" - with presenter, Derek Brockway

Glyn spent two days as a guide and guest on location with the TV crew and weatherman Derek Brockway, for the new series of Weatherman Walking. The piece features Glyn and Derek exploring the ancient Iron Age settlement of Tre'r Ceiri down on the Lleyn Peninsula, before trekking up to the summit of Garn Ganol (Yr Eifl) and then back along the hillside to once lost village and granite quarry of Nant Gwrtheyrn. Full BLOG story HERE

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2010 Sat and Sun 11th and 12th Dec France 5 - French Television

"Pays de Galles" - Echappees Belles - with presenter, Jerome Pitorin

Glyn spent 3 days as a location scout and producer and then two whole days on location with the French TV crew for this French travel programme (A bit like Globe Trekker) The final piece features Glyn and his artist friend Philippa Jacobs discussing Anglesey in relation to their art work. Full BLOG story HERE

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2010 November 22nd Artist's Talk

"A Professional's Approach to Fine-art Photography" Caernarfon Camera Club

Glyn was invited by John Roberts of the camera club to do an illustrated talk about his latest work and his rationale behind image making.

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2009 July 31st - Radio Interview

The Jamie and Louise Program - BBC Radio Wales

Live magazine programme with Jamie & Louise discussing Glyn's new book and exhibition - "Nant Gwrtheyrn - The Enchantment"

(Jamie Louise Interview Nant 09.mp3)

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2009 April - TV Interview

Sioe Gelf - Cwmni Da - S4C (on YouTube)

S4C's primary Welsh Arts show covers Glyn's major exhibition & book launch, Nant Gwrtheyrn - Y Swyngyfaredd (The Enchantment) (In Welsh with English subtitles)

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