Penwith Listen Live

Texture,Surface and Poetry- Gareth Edwards at the Exchange Gallery

2009-12-28 by

Gareth Edwards RWA has been deeply influenced by Art History. Here he talks about the inspiration of this, and his feeling for poetry, on his recent work which depict flower paintings. He discusses his collaborative work with the supervisor of Cornwall’s Library Art Collection, Liz Le Grice, in a talk delivered at the Newlyn Exchange. He also discloses aspects of his technique, his feelings and the influences,which drive his recent work, presently displayed in the exhibition, “Double Vision”.

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http://www.newlynartgallery.co.uk/?Double%20Vision
Double Vision is the result of nine collaborations that have been developed by NSA
http://www.rwa.org.uk/gedwards.htm
Gareth has shown at exhibitions, both in London and abroad, including the Geneva Arts Fairs
http://www.hartgallery.co.uk/artists/edwards/index.htm
Gareth's work is shot through with an intensity of being that moves you,

The Cornish Traditional Year-Simon Reed at the Admiral Benbow

2009-12-22 by

In this talk Simon Reed, introduces his new book “The Cornish Traditional Year” and mentions the Padstow Obby Oss which is a custom that dates back to 1500 and involves a red Oss, a blue temperance Oss and a Children’s Oss. He talks about the Helston Furry Dance and the tune,”John the Bow” which was played during the Newlyn Riots. May Day celebrations are discussed, accompanied by loud blasts on copper and tin horns.

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http://www.montol.co.uk/
Cornwall's festival of Midwinter.
http://www.rosemarylinks.co.uk/legends.htm
Rosemary's Cornish links, on legends and festivals
http://www.an-daras.com/home.htm
Cornwall's distinctive Culture at your fingertips

Penwith's succesful and elegant wedding magazine-WED

2009-12-10 by

In this short intriguing interview Rebecca and Brendon, the energetic and upbeat staff of Wed Magazine, talk about the factors which have lead to their highly regarded publishing triumph. Based just off Causewayhead in Penzance they talk with Penwith Radio about the factors and features which has made Wed Magazine such an attractive and well designed product.

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http://www.wedmagazine.co.uk/
Welcome to the website of the South West's fabulous wedding magazine.
http://twitter.com/WEDMAGAZINE
Join today to start receiving WEDMAGAZINE's tweets.
http://www.kirstinprisk.co.uk/wedding-photographer-cornwall/editorial-wedding-photographer.html
Editorial Wedding Photographer

Roger Collins interview with Phil Andrew

2009-12-04 by

Phil Andrew interviews dj and entertainer Roger Collins by phone the link; not perfect but it was still a great interview! Roger tells us about his time as a dj over the years .Check it out.

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"When I am dancing I feel free" Pat Quayle interviews Shallal

2009-12-04 by

In this interview, Kerry, a performer, Colin, a facilitator and Terry, who looks after finances at Shallal Dance Theatre talk about their inclusive community based theatre, their development and their open house groups in Penzance and Redruth. Recent performances are discussed and the valuble work in helping people cope with or recover from disabilities. The theraputic benefits of natural spontaneous movements are outlined.

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http://www.shallal.org.uk/website.asp?page=Home
Provide experience of performance and support continuing artistic development
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu3qRuFFgZs
Introductory clip to Shallal
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/theatre/Supporting-Shallal/article-1526751-detail/article.html
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