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Throughout October 2024
The exhibition in the galleries of the Llanwrtyd and District Heritage and Arts Centre showcase unique art throughout the month of October.
Renowned for her unparalleled creativity, Mandi Baykaa-Murray creates stunning works of art by painting on feathers. Using moulted feathers from the beautiful birds found in the area, she applies delicate layers of acrylic paint to bring her intricate visions to life and each piece is a testament to the synergy of natural beauty and artistic innovation. Mandi’s work
is a celebration of nature emphasising sustainable artistry by turning fallen feathers into
inspiring creations that resonate with nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
Her work is beautifully complemented by that of Dave Wettner who not only paints
atmospheric scenes depicting the countryside of Mid Wales, but also sculpts wonderful,
nature inspired, work using interesting pieces of wood found in the country and coast
interspersed with elements of stunning stained glass. Dave likes to work ‘en plein air’
seeking to capture the effects of light and movement in his surroundings, painting
predominately using oils and palette knives whilst his sculptures bring an unusual aspect to
three dimensional nature art.
The lower gallery is filled with colourful pieces from Lowri Ball who offers unique, one of a
kind, paintings inspired by the worlds of nature and fantasy based on the books she reads
and writes. The winner of the Rogers Trophy in 2019 Lowri has experimented and expanded her creativity using various mediums and now promotes her work and accepts commissions under the name of Ivory Quill.
These artists bring a vibrancy and creativity to the Centre which will delight visitors and
showcase the amazing talent to be found in Wales.
The Centre is open Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm – admission free.
ALL THAT JAZZ
Saturday 19th October 2024
Jazz comes to the Llanwrtyd and District Heritage and Arts Centre for the first time on the evening of Saturday 19 th October when Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek present The Louis and Ella Music Show the music of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald from when they originally performed with the Oscar Peterson Quartet.
Dave has been resident pianist at the Swansea Jazz Club – the UK’s longest running weekly jazz club and has a vast experience as a professional musician and Sarah has firmly established herself as a fine jazz and session vocalist since her graduation with a Masters Degree in Jazz Vocals.
Together with the other members of this highly entertaining quartet they will combine the songs from Louis and Ella together with music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart to name but a few. This evening promises to be full of fun and amazing renditions of the numbers we all know so well from that bygone age of musical excellence.
Supported by the Night Out Scheme, it is anticipated this concert will sell out fast so get your tickets (£8) in advance by telephoning or emailing the Centre, (tel 01591 610067, email ldhac2016@gmail.com) visiting in person or from Caffi Sosban or the Neuadd Arms Hotel both in Llanwrytd Wells.
