By: DAVIES, Lowri (1978-)

Acq. Number: 749

Dimensions: various

Artwork_Medium: ceramic

Purchased: 2005

Buyer: THOMAS, Nst CASW National Eisteddfod Purchase Prize 2005

Location: STORIEL

Town: Bangor

Content: This collection, which comprises the National Eisteddfod Purchase Prize for 2005, has two components.The first - the 'Stereotype Collection', is a series of Welsh ladies in traditional dress in domestic surroundings - in the kitchen, teatime, playing the harp, looking at a dresser, looking at bardic robes, singing in a choir.The second collection is a selection of souvenir inspired objects based on findings in the souvenir shops of Eryri and is rich in iconography.

Notes: Lowri Davies was brought up in Aberystwyth, graduated from the Cardiff Art School in 2001, and was awarded the National Eisteddfod Young Artist Scholarship. Her ceramic compositions are inspired by a wide-ranging collection left by her grandmother, and generally deal with self-identity and Welshness.She uses hand-build techniques and slip casting, with decorations based on her personal pictures.