‘If you go down to Llangwm this weekend, you’re in for a big surprise’ says Michael Pugh, Director of the Llangwm Literary Festival. The literary festival’s art curator, Graham Brace (pictured above), has put together an outstanding exhibition of art and crafts with something for everyone and prices to match’.

The village of Llangwm and its surrounding area boasts a wealth of diverse creative talent, both professional and amateur, and this talent will be showcased in two exhibitions over the festival weekend.

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Llangwm’s Village Hall is being transformed into a pop-up Gallery and Café and will exhibit photographs and art from village residents. Iconic photographer David Wilson’s work celebrates the dramatic scenery and characters of Wales in his renowned monochromatic style. The charming and exquisite Illustrations of Fran Evans will be represented alongside the abstract paintings of Sian Jones which depict her relationship with and her unique interpretation of the landscape that surrounds her. Graham Brace will be exhibiting his highly detailed images inspired by the wider views and small corners of Pembrokeshire’s coast and countryside. The bold and colourful paintings of Mark Stanmore and Liz Monk together with animal portraiture from Mandie Davies will complete this visual feast. Work by several of the exhibitors will be on sale.

In addition, three other local artists will be opening their beautiful studios to visitors. Fiona and Jas Cutting at Rectory Point (Rectory Road) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 12 noon and 4 pm, and Ian Jacob at Quay House, Black Tar (Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 5pm).

Llangwm Literary Festival - art
Freshwater East - David Wilson (Pic. supplied)

CRAFT

In addition, St Jerome’s Church will host a Craft Fair and Exhibition on all three days of the festival selling a wide range of beautiful artefacts and products lovingly created by local craftspeople. ‘There is some great jewellery, some really amazing eco products from Wild and Plastic Free, felted animals and 7sins cakes. And luckily we have a tolerant vicar as far as the cakes are concerned!’ laughs Pugh.

The Llangwm Literary Festival takes place between August 12 and 14, 2022 in Llangwm. For more information on the festival, please contact [email protected], or visit our website: www.llangwmlitfest.co.uk | Facebook: Llangwmlitfest | Twitter: Llangwmlitfest1