ARTIST TALK: ADÉỌLÁ DEWIS
22 JULY 2023
11AM
On Saturday 22 July artist Adéọlá Dewis will be giving a talk about her practice and artwork Dancing Outside Opens the Road, which is currently on display on our Billboard Gallery.
Adéọlá created this work in collaboration with photographer Catriona Abuneke and with women from our local community.
Inspired by Cwmbran’s history of farming and its connections to the tin industry, this piece draws parallels to elements of the Yoruba deity Ogun, the West African god of iron, metal and metal work.
“I felt this juxtaposition helped to link my specific aesthetic with the integrity of this beautiful Welsh town. I brought to this work my passion for honouring women and for allowing opportunity to celebrate them through transformation.”
Find out more here.
The talk will take place outside Llantarnam Grange, in front of the Billboard.
If this is not possible, due to the weather, it will be move inside our building. If you have any physical access needs, i.e. you would struggle to go upstairs, please let us know so that we can take this into account.
Book a free place via Eventbrite here.
Tickets are free, however if you are able to make a donation this will help us to continue to provide free activities and events.
If you are unable to book via Eventbrite, please contact reception on 01633 483321 or email [email protected] and we can help you book a place.
Places are limited and pre-booking is essential.
