Current Activities

 ‘Retire to Wear Purple – No Chance!’
Exhibition at Cloisters Gallery St David’s Cathedral Pembrokeshire
12th – 24th May 2010

Using vibrant Indian cottons and silks, Cynth Weyman has created her own unique art form and named it ‘Intaglio Strati’. Cynth Weyman is inspired by the beauty of the countryside, the sea and human form, catches and enhances her chosen subjects in inks and watercolours, and then translates images into textile reliefs creating textile relief panels and art quilts.

Cynth insists that ‘Intaglio Strati’ just grew and developed by itself. It is meticulously created through sketching, layering fabrics, machine and hand stitching, couching and bead embellishment. “Using exquisite colours and textures, Cynth’s ‘Intaglio Strati’ tells stories, some humorous, some touching, some personal, but all simply amazing” says Lady Chalmers, who is the proud owner of ‘Rock Woman – Pwllgwaelod’ art quilt.

see: www.cynthweyman-artist.co.uk

The Cloisters Gallery at St David’s Cathedral is light and airy and ideally suited to Cynth’s retrospective collection. Many visitors have likened her work to stained glass windows - but in textiles. A wonderful opportunity to see her work at its best.

The collection relates to her forthcoming book ‘Retire to Wear Purple – No Chance!’ – the name of one of the key art quilts in the exhibition. She shares her techniques and thoughts freely. The book will offer a pictorial history of Cynth’s journey from paint to fabric. “I have no doubt that the book will inspire both novices and experienced artists and needle workers and excite art enthusiasts” says Jan Chalmers who has written the forward. Textile artists have shown serious interest from the UK, Canada and South Africa – all will be revealed at the Cloisters Gallery exhibition when visitors meet Cynth. 

End of Summer Show at Waunifor Art Centre 21st – 30th August 2010

Cynth & twenty other local artists will show a very exciting exhibition at Canolfan Waunifor  Arts Centre last year. Wales’s National TV Channel S4C interviewed Cynth invited to do a full interview about her work, run a small workshop showing her textile technique and discuss the works of other artists – in Welsh of course! Guy Mannering, a local painter, was also interviewed as was Cllr Peter Davies from Cardigan.  The event was very well attended in this quite isolated arts centre which has become a retreat style venue for artists home and abroad. Organiser and artist Jenny Mynett is coordinating another show for 2010 which will feature a wide range of expressions and styles, including new work not shown before. 

Arton Gallery Kyoto Japan 7th-19th April 2009 

‘Babling Brook over Sunlit Bronze Stones’ textile relief was selected to be exhibited at Arton Gallery as part of ‘The Cosmos in CD cases’. This special show was organized by Fishguard Arts Society. Working on such a small scale was a real challenge for her as many of Cynth’s textile panels and art quilts are up to 4ft x6ft. However, she managed to include many silk layers and a thin row of beads – the final piece just fitted into the CD case. The piece, inspired by the stream behind Nant Y Coy, where Cynth has had previous artist in residencies, was selected for the gallery’s publicity poster, invitation card and website adding an extra thrill.The thrill still remains!

www.arton-kyoto.com/events.php
 

Visit Cynth Weyman’s Studio & Garden 2010:

Welcome to Cynth’s Studio & Garden in Dinas Cross, Fishguard, between May and September 2010 and New Year 2011.

Welsh artist Cynth Weyman is inspired by the sea, countryside, rocks, sea, plants and figures. Some pieces have a combination of the inspired themes. If Cynth is not creating in paint or textiles, she is creating in her garden. She also has links with other artists who offer visitors opportunities to do an art and garden trail in the area.

In 2010, Cynth & Dave will open up the luscious garden to add to the visitors’ day out. In addition to finding out about Cynth’s textile technique, visitors can share low maintenance garden tips. Refreshments are available too with donations to Pembrokeshire Air Ambulance. Admission free. All welcome.

Should you be in the area and wish to visit by appointment, please telephone 01348-811128 to agree a suitable day and time.

see: www.cardiganopenstudios.org

For 2010, we are running a series of major events with two exhibitions in Cardigan that will link in with Cardigan’s 900 year celebrations and five 5 Open Studio events instead of one, so that we can reach more visitors at different times of the year.

Dates for your Diary 2010-11:

Showcase Exhibitions in Cardigan:

    12th April – 22nd May    Oriel Theatr Mwldan Gallery                                     

    4th -18th July                   Oriel Guildhall Gallery

Cynth’s most recent art quilt ‘Gateway to Fishguard’ is currently being shown in the ‘Showcase’ exhibition at Theatr Mwdlan, Cardigan until 22nd May. 

Visit Artists Studios (11am-6pm):

‘A visit to Cynth’s studios last year, left me breathless’ says Jan Chalmers ‘The studio adjoining her home in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire is full of colour, texture, energy, passion and excitement, and contains a wealth of exquisite art waiting to be enjoyed by visitors. I found it very difficult to leave.’ 

The title of the 2010 brochure will be ‘Visit Artist Studios’. It reaches artists in Ceredigion, and parts of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire following the Teifi Valley and along the A487 coast road.

Our new website cardiganopenstudios.org will include previous and new artists. The website will be updated annually and will provide details for visitors. Any enquiries can be made through the website. We’d love to hear from you.

Cynth Weyman’s Bulletin

Textile Presentations & Book

Cynth Weyman’s presentations and workshops illustrate her ‘Intaglio Strati’ textile technique. Sessions are tailor designed to meet groups’ and individual’s needs. Enquiries can be made via this webpage contact section.

Her book ‘Retire to Wear Purple No Chance!’ is in progress and includes art quilts and textile relief panels from Cynth’s ‘Diary of an Artist’, ‘Seascapes’, ‘Fungi’ and ‘Hidden Strengths’ series’ plus a ‘How to Do It’ section. If you are interested in finding out more about the book please leave a message on this website’s Contact sheet.