A woolly canvas in Wales
By The Art Newspaper. From In The Frame
Published online: 16 November 2009
There are lots of sheep in Wales so artist Steve Messam's idea of wrapping a timber-framed building in Newtown, Powys, in 300 Kerry Hill and Black Welsh Mountain sheep fleeces is inspired (the black-and-white markings of the woolly coverings should go down a storm in the valleys). "The artist hopes to encourage visitors to consider the role of local agriculture, architecture and aesthetics on the familiar environment," said a project spokesman. The work Clad forms part of the exhibition "Beyond Pattern" at Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown (21 November-27 January 2010).
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