Aberystwyth Arts
Until Sat 23 Sept
In Morwyn / Mam / Hen Wrach, artists Teresa Jenellen and Sarah Byfield explore different ideas around the female characters in some of the earliest prose in Britain – The Mabinogion. The tales, which date back to the 12th century, have become a key part of Welsh literary history and the building blocks of many subsequent pieces of prose.
The Mabinogion is most well-known for its classic hero quests, historic legends which look to the future and most interestingly, the alternative version of the King Arthur tale. The women who inhabit this world include heroines to match their iconic hero counterparts and in some cases become major features of the stories themselves.
This exhibition explores how the women of The Mabinogion and Celtic mythology are persistent throughout history and have grown into the women that we see and admire today. It explores the different sides of women and how perception can be everything. The portraits use muted colours throughout to create striking, powerful pieces that fill the room.
These women, who are captured in the exhibition, both embody the women of the past whilst capturing an image of modern-day women. So, if you’re interested in pieces that explore how Welsh literary history can be woven into a modern interpretation of the female form then this exhibition is defiantly worth a visit.
Admission: free. Info: 019 7062 3232 / www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk (EH)