AN acclaimed Penarth artist has spoken of how the local surroundings have inspired his latest work.
Terry Setch is hosting an exhibition of 27 pieces of his work at Art Central in Barry.
Terry, 75, who moved to Penarth in 1969, said it was ‘wonderful’ to have his own exhibition in the area, which covers local scenes such as Lavernock Cliffs.
"This exhibition is a culmination of work that I am doing at the moment, and large work that I have completed over the last 20 years," he said.
"I tend to work with pieces that are either very large or very small."
A member of the Royal Academy of Arts and the Royal West of England Academy, Terry has had more than 36 solo exhibitions, including a UK touring retrospective, and has exhibited across Europe, America and Australia.
Since moving to Wales he has used his surroundings to help with his work.
"A big inspiration has been looking at Lavernock Point, as it keeps me in touch with history," he added.
Terry’s work is also represented in a number of major public collections including the Tate, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Museum and Galleries of Wales.
Tracey Harding, arts development officer for the Vale Council, said: "Terry Setch is one of Wales’ most important artists with a long career that has seen him participate in UK exhibitions every year since 1956.
"His work is very much based on where he lives.
"It’s a real privilege to see a member of the Royal Academy exhibiting here."
His contribution to the art world has been awarded with numerous prizes including a Welsh Arts Council Major Artist Award and recently the Bryan Robertson Trust Award.
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Terry Setch is hosting an exhibition of 27 pieces of his work at Art Central in Barry.
Terry, 75, who moved to Penarth in 1969, said it was ‘wonderful’ to have his own exhibition in the area, which covers local scenes such as Lavernock Cliffs.
"This exhibition is a culmination of work that I am doing at the moment, and large work that I have completed over the last 20 years," he said.
"I tend to work with pieces that are either very large or very small."
A member of the Royal Academy of Arts and the Royal West of England Academy, Terry has had more than 36 solo exhibitions, including a UK touring retrospective, and has exhibited across Europe, America and Australia.
Since moving to Wales he has used his surroundings to help with his work.
"A big inspiration has been looking at Lavernock Point, as it keeps me in touch with history," he added.
Terry’s work is also represented in a number of major public collections including the Tate, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Museum and Galleries of Wales.
Tracey Harding, arts development officer for the Vale Council, said: "Terry Setch is one of Wales’ most important artists with a long career that has seen him participate in UK exhibitions every year since 1956.
"His work is very much based on where he lives.
"It’s a real privilege to see a member of the Royal Academy exhibiting here."
His contribution to the art world has been awarded with numerous prizes including a Welsh Arts Council Major Artist Award and recently the Bryan Robertson Trust Award.
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penarthtimes.co.uk
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