Gethin Wavell Lloyd Jones

I graduated from Cardiff UWIC in 2006 where I studied fine art. The work that’s on show is work that have produced in the last three years. I enjoy looking at a wide range of artists, from Guston to Goya. I also have a fondness for literature and films. I see my work as the final image of encounters and reactions that I’ve had, or ever going to have. Therefore, I rely heavily on my imagination, and memories.  With these tools I’m able to construct a piece of work that is highly personal and corresponds with what I surround myself with.

Two open wounds on a thigh. Oil on canvas. 79.5 x 83 cm

Chapters in Gethin’s life

G. wavell was born in a small establishment in llanrug. as a baby he showed great promise at ice skating but at the tender age of three he was struck down by a mysterious illness and began to develop lumps on the side of his head. At age twelve he was cast out of the family home for his deformities, and made to fend for himself. He later found a job in the freak show business. It was in this establishment he was given the name ELEPHANT MAN. He became an instant celebrity and toured Europe, but in Denmark he was ill treated and had the princley sum of £27 stolen from him. He retreated to Bangor where he was set upon by local youths at the Fat Cat. The authorities were summoned and took him to Ysbytu Gwynedd Bangor where he was given permanent quarters. Here he was blessed by celebrity visits, such as Bryn Fon, Bryn Terfel, and Dafydd Wigley. G. Wavell now spends much of his time at leisure, painting, watching birds twitter, and describing his fondness for jellied eels.

Paintings by Gethin

Posh woman walking. Oil on canvas. 86.5 x 132 cmChickenman losing the wire test. Oil on canvas. 82 x 120 cmNo HANZ. Oil on canvas. 69 x 134.5 cmThe mechanical failings of the human flesh. Oil on canvas. 90 x 124 cmThe last execution of my favourite Vagina oil on canvas 95x 141 cmTwo open wounds on a thigh. Oil on canvas. 79.5 x 83 cmJust a headless body, MA' oil oncanvas 100x100 cm

Drawings and Other Paintings by Gethin

Gethin’s Exhibitions

  • Christmas Bocs
    artists’ choice exhibition
    Dec 2008
    Bocs, curated and organized
  • Bocs
    March 2009
    Inaugural exhibition in collaboration with Caernarfon on Fire / Celtic Media festival
    Bocs, curated and organized
  • Bocs on the Square
    July 2009
    Bocs curated and organized
  • Bocs ar Y Maes
    Bala Eisteddfod
    August 2009
    Bocs, curated and organized
  • Meat, Skin and Feet
    April 2009
    Solo exhibition
    Curated and organized
  • Bad Wart False Teeth
    November 2009
    Solo exhibition
    Curated and organized