He has put a light in his mouth or fish over his face there is not a lot of people going to say ‘I can do that’. ![]() The subjects he uses and talks about are quite playful and I just like them. He was taking things around the house and make these faces. He started during Covid-19 when everything was shut down and was making these pictures on instagram. Speaking about John Rowley’s work he said: “He’s been doing these for a while now. We have seen all the work together and had time to walk around Y Lle Celf, see what is what and how the works sit alongside each other.” It’s brilliant because everyone gets the same fair play. I think this is the first time the final judgment has been made that day before the gold medal is presented. We had discussed with each other over the last few months online and made this final decision today. The three selectors discussed the various entries for the award virtually for several months and met at Y Lle Celf, the Eisteddfod’s art exhibition, on Friday to make their final decision.Įlfyn Lewis said: “We discussed for a long time during the morning. John Rowley had submitted three photographs of himself wearing ‘masks’ created at his home from everyday materials and then photographed them and posted the images on social media. Exploring the interconnections between objects, space and the city.” Both were also awarded cash prizes of £5,000 in a ceremony on the Eisteddfod Maes in Boduan near Pwllheli on the opening day of the Festival.Īccording to the selectors, Elfyn Lewis, Owein Prendergast and Junko Mori, Dan Griffiths’ work “caught the eye” while they described John Rowley’s work as “exciting and playful”.ĭan Griffiths had submitted a colourful work called “Six” at the Eisteddfod. The artist, from Pontyclun and who works in Cardiff, said of his work: “Six is a journey, an abstract reflection of the built environment. The winner of the Gold Medal for Fine Art is John Rowley and the Gold Medal for Craft and Design was won by Dan Griffiths. Two artists from Cardiff were awarded prestigious Gold Medals for their artwork at the National Eisteddfod of Llyn a Eifionydd 2023. ![]() ![]() Six by Dan Griffiths which won the Gold Medal for Craft & Design
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