Ffermwr gyda Ffon mewn Storm Eira/Farmer with a Stick in a Snowstorm by Kyffin Williams (& World Aids Day)

 

Another print from a calendar published by National Library of Wales featuring the works of Welsh Artist, Kyffin Williams.

I have been posting the paintings each month.

This is Rhagfyr December 2020 and of course today December 1 is World Aids Day.

#GreatNationWales

Heol yn Arwain at y Fferm / Road to the Farm by Kyffin Williams

Gorffennaf / July 2020 Calendar by Welsh Landscape Artist, Kyffin Williams. The National Library of Wales 

(hopefully I will be walking along similar tracks in Wales sometime soon)

What happens when the clapping stops?

This is from a fantastic series of new political posters from "Labour Designers". Hat tip Labourlist

Pwillderi by Kyffin Williams

From Mai May 2020 Kyffin Williams Calendar. The National Library of Wales.

Bwthyn Unig / Lone Cottage by Kyffin Williams: Ebrill April 2020

Another lovely painting Welsh artist Kyffin Williams. This month's landscape is from my 2020 National Library of Wales calendar. 

I would love to be walking along this track this Easter weekend. Maybe next year....

Llyn y Cau, Cader Idris by Kyffin Williams: Chwefror February 2020

Off message. For Christmas I bought a calendar with pictures each month from the Welsh artist, Kyffin Williams. This is for Chwefror (February). Cader Idris translated into English means "The Giants Armchair".

In 2013 I walked around Cader Idris ridge and took the picture below (from a different angle and light conditions to painting). It was one of the best (but toughest) walks I have ever been on.

#GreatNationWales

Doreen Fletcher - A Retrospective

Better late than never but collage is from exhibition in Bow Arts Trust of works by East End painter Doreen Fletcher (who I think lives in Forest Gate, Newham).

What fantastic paintings from someone who so discouraged by lack of recognition that she gave up in 2004. Her paintings only came to public knowledge (and acclaim) in 2014.

I never thought that my Forest Gate Dentist surgery would feature in a work of art.

The exhibition finishes tomorrow (26 March). 

Spreading the word in Newham - our Word Festival 25 Feb to 11 March 2019

On Monday evening I went to the launch of the "Newham Word Festival" with the Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and my fellow Deputy Mayor Charlene McLean. It was a lovely launch and great to meet lots of Newham residents who are so passionate about literature, art and culture. 

Check out the programme here

25 FEBRUARY - 11 MARCH 2019

"Poetry, film, storytelling, authors discussing their books, visual arts, debates, performances and lots more. Featuring artists from near and far, local and international, at the peak of their careers or just starting out, Newham Word Festival takes place across the whole borough".

Kyffin Williams: The way to the cottages

Love this. Calendar present 2018 (March) from my Mum. Painting by Welsh artist Kyffin Williams sometime 1990 - 2006. 

Kyffin Williams, 'The Gathering, Farmers on Glyder Fach'

Top present this Christmas from my Mum was a 2018 calendar featuring the North Walian impressionist painter, Kyffin Williams. The "Gathering" is my favorite. 

What is CDC? (and will it be contagious?)

Apologies for the tabloid style headline, but in the Queen's speech yesterday, she announced that the Government is looking to introduce Dutch style "Collective Defined Contribution" pensions (or CDC).

For the 99% of the population who don't have a clue about CDC (or pensions generally) please click on this link to a post by Nigel Stanley, in the TUC Touchstone site "What are CDC Pensions and why are they a good thing". 

For another alternative view see Michael Johnson's post for the Centre for Policy Studies called "Collective DC: the least worse option". 

Hat tip picture "Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh.

#Lab13 - Ed's Conference Art

I can't resist posting this picture.  I haven't a clue what point (if any) they were making but they made people smile.

Newham First Mondays - Free advice at Stratford East

What a great idea by Stratford East.

Free professional advice to Newham residents on developing creative ideas, writing a business plan, organising, fund raising, design, jobs in theatre and arts, marketing and press.

First Monday of every Month starts 2 September 2013 - 5pm to 7pm. No booking required. 

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