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| Roger Cecil - Untitled 2011 |
We are delighted at Oriel Myrddin Gallery to have opened our current exhibition of paintings by Abertillary artist Roger Cecil. We were very lucky to have a show of Roger's work at the gallery called Cariad in 2006, and now, 5 years later a completely new body of work has been created especially to show in the gallery.
The progression in Roger's work in those 5 years is self evident in this cohesive collection of works, more minimal and less 'worked' than previous paintings, the artist often allows the board on which he works to become part of the composition. These are resolved and confident works from one of Wales' best painters working in the mature years of his career. It is inspiring to find an artist continuing to push his practice and develop his work at this stage of his life when it might be quite easy to rest on one's laurels.
Roger was at the opening on Saturday 25 June, but with customary modesty left the building when Meg Anthony, the Gallery Manager spoke about him and his working processes, he is a down-to-earth man who finds superlatives uncomfortable.
We are very proud that this show is being exclusively shown in the gallery, it continues until 27 August. If you are at all interested in contemporary painting, don't miss this exceptional show!
Exceptional is the perfect word to describe this show. I was bowled over by these works and intend to go at least another couple of times before it ends. It was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it?! We're very proud of the show! Thanks for visiting - great that you feel like revisiting - I must admit I'm feeling lucky to be able to see it day to day.
ReplyDeleteThe show is extraordinary, What a thinking and creativity.
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