BayArt, Cardiff Bay
Sat 2 Feb-Fri 1 Mar
The six artists of the title, all of whom have disabilities, come together in Cardiff’s BayArt to present their views and styles, through paintings, ceramic work, sculptures and visual art. Among the six is Finnish visual artist Vivi-Mari Carpelan, whose symbolic drawings were well received, until her fine motor skills put an end to her continuing along that road. Now residing in Wales, the artist’s recent works have been in the pursuit of emotive effect, emphasising isolation and the strength that can come from it. Carpelan showcases these themes through music, video and interpretive sounds to create thought-provoking and memorable pieces.
Also on this creative line-up is Rachel Wellbeing, a former circus performer and climbing teacher, who found her passion using ceramics, often combining audio and video to bring these clay stories to life. Through her work, Rachel wants to represent the process of transformation — creating fragility, balance and movement.
In collaboration with Disability Arts Cymru, the exhibition will showcase the six artists’ voices. Some represent their struggles with disability, others displaying humour through their art forms, amidst the challenges they set themselves to further their artistic practises. The exhibit aims to show strength in numbers and the incredible stories that fuel these artists’ work. (BP)
Admission: free. Info: 029 2065 0016 / www.bayart.org.uk