Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short. During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist. Social Media: @gwenillwyd @mama.yoyoreturns @beauwbeakhouse @sadiaph @w-e-n-d-yshort @g.wenba Soundcloud: GWENBA

Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short. During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist.

Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short. During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist.

For the sixth episode, I talk to Bernard Mitchell about his extensive photographic career. Bernard is always behind the camera, photographing hundreds of artists for his Welsh Arts Archive. For this episode, I wanted to hear Bernard’s story. We discuss his journey from journalist photographer in the 1960s to having his book published in 2017 and the growth of galleries across Wales. The episode finishes on a note to aspiring artists to ‘never give up.’ 

In the fifth episode, I interview Carole M. Hopkin about her grandfather’s photography, Llew E. Morgan, her mother the painter Elizabeth Hopkin, and their friend Josef Herman. We discuss the lively political and cultural nature of Ystradgynlais - a rich hub for Herman to settle in. Visitors included the politician Keir Hardie and the author David Martin. Herman contributed a unique creative energy to the village and gave lectures at the Welfare Hall. He joined the local camera club and admired Llew’s photography. Elizabeth captures this atmosphere and brings her own whimsical humour to the subject matter. We also talk about Carole’s memories of Herman in Edith Street, London and his brushes with David Bomberg and selling on Bond Street.  

For the fourth episode, I talk to Jon Pountney about his cinematic influences, his photographic exploration of South Wales’ post-industrial landscape, as well as his painting practice. We also discuss concerns such as media experimentation, using social media to collaborate, funding, and finding your voice as an artist.

For the third episode, I talk to the art historian and curator, Dr Peter Wakelin. We discuss the work of Charles Burton and Roger Cecil. As well as Wakelin’s recent research and exhibitions, including ‘Refuge and Renewal’.

For the second episode, I talk to Abby Poulson, a photographic artist. We discuss Abby’s latest work, her experiences of graduating in 2020 and growing up in Wales. As well as, the importance of galleries and the need for transparency in the art world.

In this week’s episode, I talk to Glenys Cour. We discuss her art practice, her education with Ceri Richards, her social circles of Vernon Watkins and Ernest Zobole and celebrate her MBE, awarded to her last week for her services to the visual arts in Wales.