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Oriel Kyffin Williams
Oriel Kyffin Williams opens this July with its first major exhibition, an event eagerly anticipated by art lovers everywhere.
It is Oriel Ynys Môn’s privilege to introduce
Kyffin Williams – A Celebration
July 19 2008 – January 25 2009
Oriel Kyffin Williams will be officially opened by the Marchioness of Anglesey. The works comprising this first exhibition hail from national, public and private collections.
Housed within the new gallery in Llangefni, Anglesey, this and future exhibitions will provide a permanent and fitting tribute to one of Wales’ most celebrated and respected artists.
Oriel Kyffin Williams Oriel Ynys Môn Rhosmeirch Llangefni Anglesey LL77 7TQ
Open Daily 10.30 a.m – 5.00 p.m Admission Free
01248 724444
www.angleseyheritage.org
Sir Kyffin Williams
Sir Kyffin Williams was a passionate advocate for the arts on Anglesey and was and active and enthusiastic supporter of the work of Oriel Ynys Môn since its opening in 1991.
Kyffin Williams generously donated over 400 original works of art and sculpture to Oriel Ynys Môn, ranging from sketches to drawings to major oils. The Gallery prides itself on this large and important collection which it holds for the benefit of the people of Anglesey and its visitors.
Sir Kyffin Williams himself was wholly supportive and enthusiastic about the new gallery – Oriel Kyffin Williams. He was involved from the outset in the location and design of the gallery. His ideas and suggestions have been incorporated into the plans, which received his seal of approval before his death on September 1st, 2006
Oriel Kyffin Williams will have a dynamic and changing programme of exhibitions displaying the artists’ work. This will range from Oriel Ynys Môn’s own collection to collections borrowed from institutions and individuals.
Kyffin Williams was born in Llangefni, and throughout his lifetime proclaimed his love and affection for Wales and especially his native Anglesey
THE SIR KYFFIN WILLIAMS TRUST Charity Number: 1115684
The Sir Kyffin Willaims Trust was established to support the project of completing the new Oriel Kyffin Williams. The Trust will continue to promote the work of Sir Kyffin Williams in many areas with a particular focus on art education.
KYFFIN WILLIAMS PRINTS
Twelve new prints, selected from the original works donated to Oriel Ynys Môn by Sir Kyffin Williams himself are for sale at Oriel Ynys Môn. Produced by Curwen Press, Cambridge, each print has a limited edition run of 350, and have been individually signed by the artist himself.
This is a unique opportunity for art lovers and collectors to acquire examples of Sir Kyffin Williams’ work, and at the same time, assist Oriel Ynys Môn and the Sir Kyffin Williams Trust to promote the work of this great artist.
Future Exhibitions
Kyffin Williams – Oriel Ynys Môn Collection February 7 2009 – October 11 2009
Kyffin Williams Drawing Prize 24 October 2009 – 24 January 2010
Kyffin Williams – Portraits 6 February 2010 – 11 July 2010
Kyffin Williams – Oriel Ynys Môn Unseen Work 24 July 2010 – February 2011
Kyffin Williams – Abroad February 2011 – August/September 2011
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