Palé Hall, North Wales’ celebrated luxury country house hotel, will be opening a curated contemporary art exhibition later this month.
‘Earth & Memory’ launches with an exclusive opening evening on Saturday, January 31 at 4pm and runs until February 28, with guests and visitors invited to experience the evolving relationship between fine art, historic architecture and landscape.
Showcasing the work of five acclaimed artists, the exhibition brings together varied practices rooted in craftsmanship, material exploration and a strong sense of place. Palé Hall is located at Llandderfel near Bala in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Jo-anna Duncalf, a ceramic artist based in Aberystwyth, is known for refined sculptural forms that explore balance, light and surface. Her work sits harmoniously within Palé Hall’s interiors, reflecting the quiet elegance of the building.
Meri Wells brings a contemporary, expressive approach to her work, drawing inspiration from landscape, memory and subtle emotional movement. Her pieces introduce moments of softness and reflection within Palé’s historic spaces.
Garry Turner, a North Wales-based ceramic sculptor, creates tactile, surreal hand-built figures that explore individuality, expression and organic texture, introducing a playful yet thought-provoking presence throughout the exhibition.
Simon Goss, RCA, a Swansea-based artist, presents richly textured still-life paintings inspired by natural forms, including studies of mussel shells and conkers. His work explores themes of memory, surface and quiet observation through a highly tactile painterly approach.
Debbie Baxter, a North Wales-based artist whose work is internationally collected, draws inspiration from the wild waterways of Snowdonia. Her fluid, expressive works capture the movement, texture and energy of the natural world.
Installed throughout the hotel interiors, gallery and event spaces, the exhibition creates an immersive visual journey across the estate, encouraging guests to explore the artworks across multiple environments and to return throughout the season as light, atmosphere and mood continue to shift.
All artworks featured in the exhibition will be available for private purchase.
