Trinity lecturer's exhibition success

Fresh from a successful month-long exhibition at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall, Trinity University lecturer Iwan Bala has his sights set on further ground-breaking exhibitions over the Christmas holidays.
Iwan, 53, is firmly established as one of the leading creative artists working in Wales.
He works as the senior lecturer at the School of Creative Arts and Humanities at Carmarthen’s Trinity University.
And he cheerfully admits that balancing his own artistic work against the demands of educating his students can be a struggle.
“Having a deadline helps,” he laughed.
“For example, I practically had to lock myself away in the studio this summer to complete a body of work for the St David’s Hall exhibition.
“Trying to fit in my own work alongside teaching at Trinity can be very demanding, but it is a hugely enjoyable challenge.”
Iwan’s St David’s exhibition was entitled Tierra Incognita and the artist was delighted with the reception at the Cardiff arts venue.
“It was a great opportunity to exhibit at St David’s Hall as so many people pass through the venue – either to view the works of art or to enjoy other events at the centre.
“So, there was plenty of exposure for the 70 or so works of art I put on display.
“In addition, we were able to give over space to some of the graduating students from Trinity, so they got a very good opportunity to put themselves on display.”
Iwan, winner of the Gold Medal for Fine Art at the 1997 National Eisteddfod of Wales, added: “I was delighted with the response to the exhibition. Now it’s a case of planning further exhibitions, probably over the Christmas period.”
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