Sea Exhibition

Exhibition 8 June – 7 July

Earlier this year, we launched an open call for artworks on the theme ‘Sea’ to coincide with World Oceans Day on the 8th June 2024.

The time has arrived, and we’re thrilled to present this exhibition in collaboration with Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences. It incorporates a wide range of perspectives on the sea through films, prints, paintings, sculptures, poems, and material investigations. The diverse works include environmental and more-than-human perspectives, mythological and historical references as well as speculative readings. From frenzied sea birds and crabs to slimy rocks and sea walls, there are dynamic interpretations of topics such as biodiversity, climate change and the transience of our local coastal habitats.

To launch the exhibition and celebrate World Oceans Day, Pontio will host a rich programme of events, workshops, screenings and performances on Saturday 8th June which are free and open to all. Our partners at the School of Ocean Sciences will be present on the day to share their marine research, as well as North Wales Wildlife Trust who are launching their Ocean Literacy strategy. There will be connected creative workshops across the road at Storiel.

Artists and participants:

Jess Balla, Angela Davies, Guto Davies, Kirsti Davies, Alex Duncan, Jane Evans, Catrin Gwilym, Sarah Holyfield, Helen Howlett, Hedydd Ioan, Mari Huws, Nader Kobo, Esyllt Lewis Montenegro Fisher, Aoife Muckian, Alison Neighbour, Clara Newman, Emyr Owen, Ben Powell, Meggan Lloyd Prys, Mared Rees, Vivian Ross-Smith, Skye Crew, Jonty Storey, Meic Watts, Iestyn Tyne, Zoë Skoulding

With:

School of Ocean Sciences
Môr Ni Gwynedd
North Wales Wildlife Trust 
Storiel Gyotaku Workshop with Jane Evans
Frân Wen
Literature Across Frontiers
Gwymona 
Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen

Programme of events - 8 June (free events)

All day
‘Sea’ exhibition open
Joined by the School of Ocean Sciences and North Wales Wildlife Trust

10 – 11.30am
GWYMONA workshop in the White Box, Pontio
Come learn about the benefits of seaweed whilst anchoring your soles with a warm seaweed foot bath, steeping your soul in mineral tea and submerging in the spirited sounds of the sea. With Angela Davies and Kirsti Davies.

11.30am – 1.30pm
Gyotaku (fish printing) workshop with Jane Evans at Storiel
Visit Storiel’s website for more information and booking: https://www.storiel.cymru/whats-on/gyotaku-workshop-with-jane-evans/

11.30am – 2pm
Frân Wen drop-in workshop, White Box
A glimpse of Frân Wen’s next show, ‘Olion’ – a contemporary legend set beneath the sea, in collaboration with Gisda.

12pm – 2pm
Drop-in art workshop with Skye and Crew, ground floor, Pontio
Printmaking and conversation in response to the global ocean emergency.

2 – 3pm
Short film screenings in Pontio’s Cinema
With films by Ben Powell, Mared Rees, Alison Neighbour and Angela Davies.

3 – 4pm
Literature Across Frontiers: Oceanic Translations poetry performance in Pontio’s Cinema
With Iestyn Tyne, Zoë Skoulding, Juana Adcock, Adrian Fisher a Luna Montenegro.

4.30 – 5.30pm
Performances by artists in Pontio’s public spaces
With Vivian Ross-Smith, Esyllt Lewis and Hedydd Ioan.