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An exhibition is focusing on the crucial role of Gregynog
22/06/2023 @ 03:58
The role of an historic hall near Newtown as an international haven for peace in times of crisis is being celebrated at an exhibition.
Gregynog Hall at Tregynon has begun an exhibition highlighting its history following research by two international volunteers.
Alexsandra Trynova from Russia and Ludovica Cino from Italy have spent almost a year working at the historic house as part of the European Solidarity Corp.
They have been working on cataloguing maps, drawings and artworks and their residency
culminates in the exhibition which runs in the Courtyard Café until July 2nd before travelling to Llangollen International Eisteddfod, as well as Cardiff’s Temple of Peace.
Ludovica said: “The exhibition explores how we can show solidarity in times of war and crisis starting with World War One and moving to the present day. The work includes postcards written by Welsh soldiers on the French front in World War One, as well as a book for teaching disabled soldiers how to write with their left hand after the war.
“The Davies Sisters were involved in the evacuation of 81 Belgian refugees during the war including Valerius De Jaedeleer, a Belgian artist who was hosted in Aberystwyth. Prints of his work are on display in the Music Room at Gregynog and his work will be part of the exhibition.”
Their display also includes a textile piece made by children in Menai Bridge to show solidarity after the Arab Spring, newspapers from World War I, a matryoshka doll brought to Cardiff by Russian international volunteers in the 1960s and tools used by international volunteers creating the gardens at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
Ludovica explained that their residency was a unique opportunity to explore Gregynog’s rich history.
She added: “A year is not enough to see everything here, no other place in the middle of Wales could have such a strong sense of heritage and connection to the rest of the world.”
Alexsandra added: “It has been an incredible experience being in nature, watching the seasons change over the year and the animals, birds and flowers.”
At the end of their residency, which has been supported by the Wales Centre for International Affairs, Ludovica will head back to her university studies in Bologna and Alexsandra will look for work in Brussels.
The café at Gregynog is open Thursday to Sunday but the exhibition can be seen throughout the week from Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, July 2.
Gregynog Hall at Tregynon has begun an exhibition highlighting its history following research by two international volunteers.Alexsandra Trynova from Russia and Ludovica Cino from Italy have spent almost a year working at the historic house as part of the European Solidarity Corp.
They have been working on cataloguing maps, drawings and artworks and their residency
culminates in the exhibition which runs in the Courtyard Café until July 2nd before travelling to Llangollen International Eisteddfod, as well as Cardiff’s Temple of Peace.
Ludovica said: “The exhibition explores how we can show solidarity in times of war and crisis starting with World War One and moving to the present day. The work includes postcards written by Welsh soldiers on the French front in World War One, as well as a book for teaching disabled soldiers how to write with their left hand after the war.
“The Davies Sisters were involved in the evacuation of 81 Belgian refugees during the war including Valerius De Jaedeleer, a Belgian artist who was hosted in Aberystwyth. Prints of his work are on display in the Music Room at Gregynog and his work will be part of the exhibition.”
Their display also includes a textile piece made by children in Menai Bridge to show solidarity after the Arab Spring, newspapers from World War I, a matryoshka doll brought to Cardiff by Russian international volunteers in the 1960s and tools used by international volunteers creating the gardens at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
Ludovica explained that their residency was a unique opportunity to explore Gregynog’s rich history.
She added: “A year is not enough to see everything here, no other place in the middle of Wales could have such a strong sense of heritage and connection to the rest of the world.”
Alexsandra added: “It has been an incredible experience being in nature, watching the seasons change over the year and the animals, birds and flowers.”
At the end of their residency, which has been supported by the Wales Centre for International Affairs, Ludovica will head back to her university studies in Bologna and Alexsandra will look for work in Brussels.
The café at Gregynog is open Thursday to Sunday but the exhibition can be seen throughout the week from Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, July 2.
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