A View From the Side: Recent Episodes
Rosalie Clement Hennion
On A View From the Side Podcast we are going to look at art in Wales. I’ll be interviewing established artists on their careers, to recent graduates, as well as art historians and curators on the artists and issues that matter most to them.
In this difficult time I want this podcast to inspire and uplift those who are passionate about the arts, and specifically to give a platform to our experiences in Wales.
Peter Wakelin and Rosalie Clement Hennion, Cardiff, September 2023
In this illustrated conversation, Rosalie Clement Hennion and Peter Wakelin talked about researching and writing artists’ biographies. They explored challenges such as lost artworks, unreliable witnesses, structuring narratives, the dangers of over-interpretation and the balance of biography and appreciation.
The conversation was hosted by the Contemporary Art Society for Wales. CASW plays an active part in the cultural life of Wales supporting the purchase of artworks for public display in national collections, organising lectures, study tours and more. Find out further details here: https://casw.org.uk/
For the first episode of BRUSHSTROKES, I joined Charlotte Winifred Guérard in her studio in the RA, London! We delve into her early artistic training in Brighton to the development of her art practice now: whether recognising her visual vocabulary, experimenting with oil paints and printmaking or the influence of working in the heart of London.
Images: https://www.rosalieclementhennion.com/aviewfromtheside/brushstrokess1e1
CHARLOTTE WINIFRED GUÉRARD: https://alephcontemporary.com/artists/261-charlotte-winifred-guerard/works/
A Little Closer: https://alephcontemporary.com/exhibitions/59-a-little-closer-curated-by-andrew-hewish/overview/
The Aesthetics of Enchantment In Abstract Art: https://alephcontemporary.com/exhibitions/54-the-aesthetics-of-enchantment-in-abstract-art-text-by-ben-street.-exhibition-at-the-in/overview/
To celebrate the opening of ‘Bread & Games’, I joined Aleph Contemporary artists Miroslav Pomichal, Rachel Mercer, Archie Franks, and writer Paul Carey-Kent for a live discussion at the Bindery in Hatton Garden.
Welcome back to the third series of A View From the Side! For the first episode, I join Casper White in his studio in Cardiff. We uncover the creative process and inspirations behind his most recent paintings; including works exhibited at Mission Gallery, Swansea in 2020 and subsequently featured on BBC’s Inside Culture. Casper also shares his experience as an artist in Cardiff, strategies for artist applications and the benefits of touring group shows.
Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short.
During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist.
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Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short.
During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist.
Welcome to these 3 special episodes of A View From the Side where I interviewed 5 artists on the Jerwood UNITe Residency at g39 in Cardiff. They were Gweni Llwyd, Gwenda Evans, Yewande YoYo Odunubi, Sadia Pineda Hameed & Beau Beakhouse and Wendy Short.
During these 5 artists time at the UNITe residency, it was my delight to support them through curatorial discussions and to see their work develop. The following episodes are a documentation of their experiences and processes on the programme, as well as a reflection on their earliest memories of art and route into becoming an artist.
For the sixth episode, I talk to Bernard Mitchell about his extensive photographic career. Bernard is always behind the camera, photographing hundreds of artists for his Welsh Arts Archive. For this episode, I wanted to hear Bernard’s story. We discuss his journey from journalist photographer in the 1960s to having his book published in 2017 and the growth of galleries across Wales. The episode finishes on a note to aspiring artists to ‘never give up.’
In the fifth episode, I interview Carole M. Hopkin about her grandfather’s photography, Llew E. Morgan, her mother the painter Elizabeth Hopkin, and their friend Josef Herman.
We discuss the lively political and cultural nature of Ystradgynlais - a rich hub for Herman to settle in. Visitors included the politician Keir Hardie and the author David Martin. Herman contributed a unique creative energy to the village and gave lectures at the Welfare Hall. He joined the local camera club and admired Llew’s photography. Elizabeth captures this atmosphere and brings her own whimsical humour to the subject matter. We also talk about Carole’s memories of Herman in Edith Street, London and his brushes with David Bomberg and selling on Bond Street.
For the fourth episode, I talk to Jon Pountney about his cinematic influences, his photographic exploration of South Wales’ post-industrial landscape, as well as his painting practice. We also discuss concerns such as media experimentation, using social media to collaborate, funding, and finding your voice as an artist.
For the third episode, I talk to the art historian and curator, Dr Peter Wakelin. We discuss the work of Charles Burton and Roger Cecil. As well as Wakelin’s recent research and exhibitions, including ‘Refuge and Renewal’.
For the second episode, I talk to Abby Poulson, a photographic artist. We discuss Abby’s latest work, her experiences of graduating in 2020 and growing up in Wales. As well as, the importance of galleries and the need for transparency in the art world.
In this week’s episode, I talk to Glenys Cour. We discuss her art practice, her education with Ceri Richards, her social circles of Vernon Watkins and Ernest Zobole and celebrate her MBE, awarded to her last week for her services to the visual arts in Wales.