Oriel Tŷ Meirion

31/05/2026

https://mailchi.mp/03c232bf2b22/issue-no-75-may-2026-oriel-ty-meirion-19884584

Doors and bar open at 6:30 PM  with the talk starting at 7:00PM  TICKETS £6 Copies of his latest book, 'Neolithic Tombs of Wales' will be available at a special price of £20. Tickets can be booked HERE or pop into the gallery.

29/05/2026

This Saturday we welcome Sue Barnes to the gallery who will be demonstrating her ceramics and showcasing some of her latest pieces in our Taith Ardudwy exhibition. Why not pop in and meet her?

Sue will be in the gallery between 10:30 and 16:30.

To find out more about Sue and her work check out the following link to our website: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/sue-barnes-taithardudwy

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

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Y dydd Sadwrn hwn rydym yn croesawu Sue Barnes i’r oriel, a bydd yn arddangos ei serameg ac yn arddangos rhai o’i gwaith diweddaraf yn ein harddangosfa Taith Ardudwy. Beth am alw heibio i’w chyfarfod?

Bydd Sue yn yr oriel rhwng 10:30 a 16:30.

I gael gwybod mwy am Sue a’i gwaith, edrychwch ar y ddolen isod i’n gwefan:
https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/sue-barnes-taithardudwy

Edrychwn ymlaen at roi croeso cynnes i chi.

28/05/2026

In this exhibition we are honoring the memory of one of our creatives. Carol James sadly lost her battle to breast cancer in 2024. Carol was a jewellery maker and archaeologist with a great fascination in ancient rock art. She had a vibrant soul that would lift the mood in any room. Some of you will remember her in the gallery and some of you will already own a piece of her jewellery.

Carol’s family have passed on her collection to feature in our Taith Ardudwy exhibition. Here we have the Llanbedr spiral, which was discovered on the hills above Dyffryn Ardudwy. The stone is now stored in St Peter’s Church in Llanbedr. The jewellery replicates the original carved spiral and cupmark detail on the stone surface. The ancient rock art dates back to 3000 - 2300 cal. BC. It is fascinating to look back at our past and Carol was able to connect her interest in rock art and the landscape into her jewellery. Carol’s legacy collection is available in the gallery and our online store with a much wider range and it is great to share the news that on the 7 June George Nash who worked closely with Carol over the years will be coming to do a talk in the village hall here. The talk is called ‘Making Sense of the Burial and Ritual Practices of Communities that Lived in Wales 6000 years ago’. If you don’t know, George is an Associate Professor, Author, Archaeologist and specialist in Prehistoric and Contemporary Art. You can find out more about Carol and view her jewellery here: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/carol-james. If you would like tickets to see George Nash for just £6 and we hope you do follow this link: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/event-details-registration/george-nash

26/05/2026

Looking for somewhere to cool down? Why not come and visit our latest art exhibition based on the Taith Ardudwy. The Taith Ardudwy is an upland walk from Barmouth in the South to Llandecwyn in the North. This walk includes views of the Rhinogydd mountain range on one side and the Cambrian Coast on the other. This is a must for anyone that enjoys the beauty, culture, and history of the area.

The gallery opening days are every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:30 to 16:30 and there is also a lively programme of artists in residence in the gallery too.

There are 19 artists exhibiting and to discover more visit the website here: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/taithardudwy

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Chwilio am rywle i oeri? Beth am ddod i ymweld â’n harddangosfa gelf ddiweddaraf yn seiliedig ar Daith Ardudwy. Mae Taith Ardudwy yn daith gerdded ucheldirol o Abermaw yn y de i Landecwyn yn y gogledd. Mae’r daith gerdded hon yn cynnwys golygfeydd o fynyddoedd y Rhinogydd ar un ochr a’r arfordir ar y llall. Taith hanfodol i unrhyw un sy’n mwynhau harddwch, diwylliant a hanes yr ardal.

Dyddiau agor yr oriel yw bob dydd Mawrth, dydd Iau a dydd Sadwrn o 10:30 i 16:30 gyda rhaglen fywiog o artistiaid preswyl ar y gweill yn yr oriel hefyd.

Mae 19 o artistiaid yn arddangos ac i ddarganfod mwy ewch i’r wefan yma: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/taithardudwy

21/05/2026

On Saturday 23 May we welcome Kiran Sharma who will be our artist in residence for the day. Kiran is exhibiting in our current Taith Ardudwy exhibition with three artworks sold already from this collection. A primary concern for this body of work was to place the humble human figure against the weathering enduring shape of the land. Contours of the body echo elemental patterns of land, sea and rock that can be viewed along the way.

The light, shape, form and rhythm to these works stand out. Subtle yet beautifully strong with underlying connotations to the geology, ancient history, dreams, myths and legends that present themselves in this landscape.

You can meet Kiran between 10:30 and 16:30 where you can watch her working on her latest artworks and there will also be a few additional pieces for sale on the day only. You can find out more about Kiran and view her artworks here: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/kiran-sharma-taithardudwy

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome on Saturday.

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Ar ddydd Sadwrn 23 Mai, byddwn yn croesawu Kiran Sharma a fydd yn artist preswyl i ni am y diwrnod. Mae Kiran yn arddangos yn ein harddangosfa Taith Ardudwy gyfredol gyda thri darn o waith eisoes wedi’u gwerthu o’r casgliad yma. Un o brif ystyriaethau y corff yma o waith oedd gosod y ffigur dynol gwylaidd yn erbyn ffurf parhaol y tir. Mae amlinelliadau’r corff yn adleisio patrymau elfennol o dir, môr a chreigiau y gellir eu gweld ar hyd y ffordd.

Mae golau, siâp, ffurf a rhythm y gwaith yma yn sefyll allan. Cynnil ond yn brydferth o gryf gyda agweddau daearegol sylfaenol, hanes hynafol, breuddwydion, mythau a chwedlau sy’n amlygu eu hunain yn y dirwedd.

Gallwch gwrdd â Kiran rhwng 10:30 a 16:30 lle gallwch ei gwylio’n gweithio ar ei gwaith celf diweddaraf a bydd hefyd ychydig o ddarnau ychwanegol ar werth ar y diwrnod yn unig. Gallwch ddysgu mwy am Kiran a gweld ei gwaith yma: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/kiran-sharma-taithardudwy

Edrychwn ymlaen at roi croeso cynnes i chi ddydd Sadwrn.

19/05/2026

“When a landscape becomes meaningful to you, it gets under your skin to create vivid memories. My paintings and process represent an emotional response to landscape…” Helen Arthur, 2026
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This trio of paintings inspired by winter scenes is based on the north end of the Taith Ardudwy near Llandecwyn. Helen's choice of bold colour and texture bring a liveliness to these works that warm the reader. The wild light in the Rhinogydd, where Helen has been walking since her teens, impacts her creativity in an inescapable way. One can see Harlech Castle in the distance and the rusty colour of winter’s bracken against the snow. It is easy to imagine yourself immersed in the landscape and walking this very ancient path.

These artworks are sold individually but would make a fabulous set on your wall. To find out more about Helen and her available works follow the link:https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/helen-arthur

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“Pan fydd tirwedd yn dod yn ystyrlon i chi, mae'n mynd o dan eich croen i greu atgofion byw. Mae fy mhaentiadau a'm proses yn cynrychioli ymateb emosiynol i dirwedd…” Helen Arthur, 2026

Mae'r triawd hwn o baentiadau wedi'u hysbrydoli gan olygfeydd gaeaf wedi'i leoli ar ben gogleddol Taith Ardudwy ger Llandecwyn. Mae dewis Helen o liw a gwead beiddgar yn dod â bywiogrwydd i'r gwaith hyn sy'n cynhesu'r arsyllydd. Mae'r golau gwyllt yn y Rhinogydd, lle mae Helen wedi bod yn cerdded ers ei harddegau, yn effeithio ar ei chreadigrwydd mewn ffordd anochel. Gellir gweld Castell Harlech yn y pellter a lliw rhydlyd rhedyn y gaeaf yn erbyn yr eira. Mae'n hawdd dychmygu eich hun wedi'ch trochi yn y dirwedd ac yn cerdded y llwybr hynafol iawn hwn.

Mae'r gweithiau celf hyn yn cael eu gwerthu'n unigol ond byddent yn gwneud casgliad gwych ar eich wal. I gael gwybod mwy am Helen a'i gwaith sydd ar gael dilynwch y ddolen:https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/helen-arthur

17/05/2026

Same Artist! Same Subject! Diverse Talent!

Naomi Bunker shows us how artists can work in different media with extraordinary results. Here Naomi explores Branwen from the story of the Mabinogi in Welsh mythology. The story is based near here in Harlech and was created exclusively for the Taith Ardudwy exhibition.

For anyone interested in collecting art based on Welsh mythology and folklore then these artworks are well worth a closer inspection.

We are open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:30 to 16:30.

https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/naomibunker-taithardudwy

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Yr Un Artist! Yr Un Gwrthrych! Aml Dalentog!

Mae Naomi Bunker yn dangos i ni sut y gall artistiaid weithio mewn gwahanol gyfryngau gyda chanlyniadau rhyfeddol. Yma, mae Naomi yn myfyrio ar Branwen o stori’r Mabinogi ym mytholeg Cymru. Mae’r stori wedi’i lleoli gerllaw yma yn Harlech ac fe grëwyd y gwaith yn arbennig ar gyfer arddangosfa Taith Ardudwy.

I unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb mewn casglu celf yn seiliedig ar fytholeg a llên gwerin Cymru mae’r gweithiau celf hyn werth golwg fanylach.

Rydym ar agor bob dydd Mawrth, dydd Iau a dydd Sadwrn o 10:30 i 16:30.

16/05/2026

Pop in the gallery today and meet Judith Harrison between 10:30 and 16:30. Judith has regularly exhibited in the gallery and is currently showcasing in the Taith Ardudwy exhibition.

With more than 60 artworks sold from here one can easily see her appeal. Check out her page on the gallery website here for more insights: https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/judith-harrison?page=3

Judith will also be bringing in some extra works today that will be available for one day only. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity.

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Galwch heibio i’r oriel heddiw i gwrdd â Judith Harrison rhwng 10:30 a 16:30. Mae Judith wedi arddangos yn rheolaidd yn yr oriel ac ar hyn o bryd mae hi’n arddangos yn arddangosfa Taith Ardudwy.

Gyda mwy na 60 o weithiau celf wedi’u gwerthu o’r fan hon, mae’n hawdd gweld ei hapêl. Edrychwch ar ei thudalen ar wefan yr oriel yma am fwy o syniad:https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/judith-harrison?page=3

Bydd Judith hefyd yn dod â ambell i darn ychwanegol i mewn heddiw a fydd ar gael am un diwrnod yn unig. Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle gwych hwn.

12/05/2026

Just saying................

Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes

12/05/2026

George Nash is an Associate Professor, Author, Archaeologist and specialist in Prehistoric and Contemporary Art. Join us for a relaxed evening at Neuadd Bentref Dyffryn Ardudwy & Talybont on June 7, 2026, where George will be talking to us about the local burial and ritual communities that lived in Wales 6000 years ago.

This is a great chance to dive into our local history and culture, chat about George’s work, and ask your burning questions about our ancient past from the expert.

Doors and bar open at 6:30 PM with the talk starting at 7:00PM

An evening not to be missed!

Tickets from www.tymeirion.co.uk

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Mae George Nash yn Athro Cysylltiol, Awdur, Archeolegydd ac arbenigwr mewn Celf Gynhanesyddol a Chyfoes. Ymunwch â ni am noson hamddenol yn Neuadd Bentref Dyffryn Ardudwy a Thalybont ar Fehefin 7, 2026, lle bydd George yn siarad â ni am y cymunedau claddu a defodol lleol a oedd yn byw yng Nghymru 6000 o flynyddoedd yn ôl.

Mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i ymgolli yn ein hanes a’n diwylliant lleol, sgwrsio am waith George, a gofyn eich cwestiynau taer am ein gorffennol hynafol gan yr arbenigwr.

Mae’r drysau a’r bar yn agor am 6:30 YH gyda’r sgwrs yn dechrau am 7:00 YH

Noson na ddylid ei cholli!