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Sarah Young
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Where are you from originally and where are you now?
I am from north Pembrokeshire in south west Wales and am still living in Pembrokeshire.
What medium/media do you work in?
I work mainly in oils but I also work in watercolour, acrylics and charcoal.
How would you describe your work?
Simple and Strong.
What are your influences and inspirations?
The north Pembrokeshire landscape is my main source of inspiration and the artists who inspire me are Josef Herman, Will Roberts, Kyffin Williams, Alfred Wallis, John Knappfisher and many, many more.
What piece/pieces of work are you most proud of and why?
The piece of work I am most proud of is a painting of Abereiddi that I painted for the Pentigili exhibition, an exhibition that raised money for the National Eisteddfod in ST.Davids in august 2002. It was this painting that caught the attention of Myrddin ap Dafydd the chair winner of the ST.Davids National Eisteddfod who then commissioned me to illustrate a book of his poems.
Have you had any exhibitions if so where ? Do you have any planned in the future?
I have had a few exhibitions in Pembrokeshire. Last year I had an exhibition at the Glan y MOR gallery, Fishguard, one at Casmael School, Puncheston and also an exhibition at Adam Gallery in Penarth. My next exhibition will be at Lichfield Cathedral arts festival in July this year.
Please give a brief description of one or two of the projects youve worked on most recently?
A project I have worked on most recently are the paintings and drawings for the book of poetry by Myrddin ap Dafydd called Clawdd Cam . The book was launched in Casmael School in October last year.
What are your views of the current welsh scene both nationally and in south Wales?
I think Wales is starting to be recognised internationally as a country with a flourishing visual arts culture and this is partly because we are gaining confidence nationally and finding our own voice. Books are now being written on the past and present visual culture of Wales something which a few decades ago was not happening. Welsh universities and art colleges are giving people an opportunity to study art in Wales alongside other cultures, opportunities like this make you feel optimistic about the future of the visual arts in Wales.
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