Art Space

RECEPTION: GISDA Pride Exhibition

26/06/24 - 27/07/24

What does Pride mean to you?
A protest, a party and a celebration, Pride Festival is a huge event for the LGBTQ+ community. For the first time this year, Caernarfon will celebrate its own Pride festival, organised by GISDA. This art installation is a response from the young people of the LGBTQ+ GISDA project to the question 'What does Pride mean to you?' Personal, political, or expedient; the statement shows the range of what Pride means to the community.

GISDA:
GISDA is a charity that provides accommodation, support and opportunities for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless and/or vulnerable in Gwynedd to enable them to move from support to independence. Our vision is that every young person in Gwynedd can live safe and happy lives free from disadvantage and unfairness.
GISDA was established in 1985 in order to offer shelter and support to Arfon's homeless young people. Since then, GISDA has developed and offers accommodation and service across Gwynedd with specific hubs in Caernarfon, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Pwllheli.

LGBTQ+ GISDA Club:
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, our LGBTQ+ Youth Project offers support to young people who identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans)
By offering them a safe space to express themselves and form connections, our LGBTQ+ project empowers young people to be proud of their identity. Through educational methods the project promotes understanding and inclusion within wider communities.

Pride:
GISDA is very proud to be organising the Pride celebration in Caernarfon this year. On 29 June, there will be a parade through Caernarfon as well as speakers, events, and entertainment. Everyone is welcome at our celebration of inclusion, diversity, and community. The festival also exists to raise awareness of the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and promote support and acceptance.

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Safle Celf: MEXICO

Anna Higson a Chris Higson

01/06/24 - 27/07/24

An exhibition exploring painting and photography
'Mexico' is an exhibition showcasing the latest works in our ongoing project. Following a recent research trip to Mexico in 2023 both artists have created work inspired by some of the many core aspects of a diverse and culturally important country. Focusing on community, food and religion using paint, photography and mixed media

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Ar Y Ffram: HOMEVIDEO | VIDEOHOME

30/04/23 – 15/07/24 

Jenny Alderton is a Welsh-based interdisciplinary artist, working with movement, video, and installation.
VHS is a material created to capture, retain, and replay moments. Seemingly obsolete now, but upon which traces of stories and memories are nevertheless still held.
“HOMEVIDEO | VIDEOHOME” invites contemplation on the unreliability of memory. Recording mediums such as VHS are subject to degradation, loss, or technological obsolescence. Our own memories are similarly fragile, being malleable and subject to unconscious adjustments. Over time our memories change. Thus, every moment experienced is unique, and no memory or recording can completely relive it or reliably recount details indefinitely.
www.eloquentscream.com
www.instagram.com/eloquentscream

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Y Wal: New Drawings and Paintings by Bill Kneale

01/05/24 - 08/07/24

I am aware of how homes we love are transient. Houses and cottages become part of their background, especially when local materials have been used. The build and location are subject to terrain and prevailing weather. Each painting originates from on-site sketching and photos, then a journey develops into an acrylic statement.
www.conwyart.com    
bill_kneale@hotmail.com

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Oriel Caffi: Loz Anne

January - April

Showcase of abstract floral mixed media paintings and drawings by artist Loz Anne.

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