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Category Archives: Art
Tycanol Wood and its magic mossy ways
The roots of this oak tree must surely offer shelter to many small animals that venture out when the coast is clear. On the wet day of our visit to Tycanol Wood, however, we saw only the sheep that nibble … Continue reading
Posted in Art, books, Nature, Wildlife
Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, Oak trees, Tycanol, Woods
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A thousand years at Nevern
As a child , it was the shady avenue of ancient Yew trees, one of which intriguingly bled thick dark red sap, that would make my visits to Nevern’s St Brynach’s Church special. Now, my treat awaits at the end of the shadows, where … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts, Farming, History, Sea
Tagged bleeding yew, Croatia, Dinas, Dinas Cross, Istria, mosaics, Nevern, Parenzo, Pembrokeshire, Porec, sheep, St Brynach
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Which of these are works of art?
Click on the first picture for the answers. The brilliant Yorkshire Sculpture Park notes: Serge Spitzer’s work is concerned with human perception. Through performance art and sculpture in a wide variety of materials, he raises questions about the process of looking, as … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts, Farming, History, Walking
Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, farm machinery, Pembrokeshire, Preselis, Tegfan, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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On the tube at Moorgate?
Never mind. Look out onto the platform and cheer up!
Posted in Art, Walking
Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, vintage posters, Visit Pembrokeshire
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Matisse in Dinas
The door on the left was designed by Matisse for the Chapelle du Rosaire at Vence. The door on the right was inspired by Matisse’s work and made by Dinas potter, Len Rees. If you have enjoyed the Matisse exhibition at … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts, Religion
Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, Len Rees, Pembrokeshire, porcelain, Potter, pottery
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Bobbin Lace
I recently visited the Wallace Collection in London’s Manchester Square and was struck by Caspar Netscher’s Lace Maker. The sitter for this portrait was making her lace 350 years ago in the Netherlands in the same way as Mary Worthington … Continue reading
The work of J E Thomas and Son : craft in the community
If you love the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the offer of artistic treats surprising you in the landscape, I think you’ll enjoy the challenge of finding the work of Dinas’ local blacksmiths in the village. The tennis seat (look on … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts
Tagged Blacksmith, Dinas, Dinas Cross, forge, J E Thomas and Son, Pembrokeshire, smithy, Tegfan
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The Shock of the Blue Glove
There is no litter in Dinas so I have to conclude that this is Art. ‘The Shock of the Blue Glove’ installation in cotton, plastic and plaster by Anon was displayed near the postbox in Bryn Henllan. Is it still … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryn Henllan, Dinas, Dinas Cross, litter, Pembrokeshire, sculpture
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When was the last invasion of Britain?
You’ll find the answer in Fishguard Town Hall, along with pictures that bring the remarkable events of February 1798 to life. The glorious Fishguard Tapestry, designed by Elizabeth Cramp for the bicentennial celebrations and stitched by 70 local people, splendidly … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts, History, Sea
Tagged Carreg Wastad, Dinas, Dinas Cross, Fishguard, French invasion, Jemima Nicholas, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan
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Eirian Short : a Dinas artist
The first time I had a proper look at Eirian Short‘s work was in Len Rees’ Gallery in Bryn Henllan, Dinas. My previous viewings had been rather perfunctory. I liked the colours and the shapes but have always thought of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Crafts
Tagged Bryn Henllan, Dinas, Dinas Cross, Eirian Short, embroidery, Hannah Hoch, Pembrokeshire
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The village blacksmiths
This forge has been the village smithy for generations. As you walk down Feidr Fawr towards Tegfan, you’ll see J E Thomas and Son on the righthand side, not long after leaving the main road. It doesn’t look special – just … Continue reading
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Tagged Blacksmith, Dinas, Dinas Cross, J E Thomas and Son, Pembrokeshire, Smith, Tegfan, y gof
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Tegfan, Dinas Cross 