Exhibitions

Our next month-long exhibition is a solo show by artist, Stephen John Owen

ORIEL MIMOSA EXHIBITION

Stephen JohN Owen

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Opens Saturday 22nd May

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Stephen John Owen was born in Caernarfon in 1959 and now lives and works in Groeslon. He is a self taught artist whose work has been greatly influenced by his upbringing, both in Caernarfon and Church Bay, Anglesey. In childhood, he spent his school summer holidays at his grandmother’s house on Angelsey and holds the island close to his heart.

As a young man he was encouraged to paint by his art teacher, the respected Welsh artist William Selwyn. Stephen went on to develop a style all of his own, using bold strokes and deep, earthy colours, which capture the rugged landscapes of North Wales to perfection. His paintings evoke a wonderful sense of place, conveying his strong connection with, and deep love for, his homeland.  Villages, farms, Welsh cottages and gentle rural life are constant themes of his work. He says: “My method of working in the studio is to begin with a little sketch on canvas or board, then I experiment with colour, tone and texture in order to express the moods and feelings woven into my paintings”. 

Stephen’s paintings, both rural and urban, show a distinct and individual flair, and his bold use of colours mixed with his interpretive style has ensured that his work has become so recognisable and revered in the Welsh Art scene.

Our exhibition pieces feature the types of landscapes and coastal scenes for which Stephen John Owen is so well known and loved. Below are some of the paintings that will be on display.