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The Albany Gallery is proud to present its Summer Show. The exhibition will feature an exciting, ever-changing selection of original artwork by more than 30 popular and established artists including Michael de Bono, Russ Chester, Euan McGregor and first time exhibitors at the gallery Rhian Lewis James, Kate Montefiore, and Stuart Roper. It will include a wide variety of styles from landscapes and seascapes to figurative work, still life, ceramics, and sculpture - offering something for every taste.
As is tradition at the gallery’s group summer shows, paintings are sold straight from the wall, meaning the exhibition will evolve throughout its run as new work replaces sold pieces - making each visit a fresh experience.
This year’s show is particularly special as it marks 25 years since Welsh artist Andrew Douglas-Forbes first exhibited with the Albany Gallery. To celebrate this significant milestone, Andrew is unveiling a new collection of floral still lifes, painted in his distinctive style.
“Twenty-five years exhibiting at the Gallery has been a pleasure - as much as it made my name for what it is,” says Andrew. “Back then I was living in Italy, singing all over the world. My dad took some work in to show Mary (Yapp), and really, I’ve never looked back.”
Having mastered painting for over four decades, Andrew embraces delicacy and unpredictability. He captures perfectly the subtle fragility of flowers and foliage. His approach is more intuitive than technical, focused on atmosphere, colour harmony, and poetic form.
Preparation is key according to Andrew - choosing the right jug, arranging the flowers, mapping in the shapes with care. Then you must let go. “I love the phrase ‘poking about and hoping for the best.’ Maybe one in twenty works truly succeeds but that’s the beauty of it. It’s fickle.”
Andrew studied under Patricia Briggs at Swansea College of Art and was later mentored by Gordon Stuart, known for his portraits of Dylan Thomas and evocative Welsh landscapes. His own work reflects a similar depth, often inviting viewers into quiet, timeless interiors where memory and presence softly collide.
This year’s Summer Exhibition brings together some of the finest contemporary artists working in Wales and beyond. With its diverse mix, it’s an unmissable celebration of visual creativity.
As is tradition at the gallery’s group summer shows, paintings are sold straight from the wall, meaning the exhibition will evolve throughout its run as new work replaces sold pieces - making each visit a fresh experience.
This year’s show is particularly special as it marks 25 years since Welsh artist Andrew Douglas-Forbes first exhibited with the Albany Gallery. To celebrate this significant milestone, Andrew is unveiling a new collection of floral still lifes, painted in his distinctive style.
“Twenty-five years exhibiting at the Gallery has been a pleasure - as much as it made my name for what it is,” says Andrew. “Back then I was living in Italy, singing all over the world. My dad took some work in to show Mary (Yapp), and really, I’ve never looked back.”
Having mastered painting for over four decades, Andrew embraces delicacy and unpredictability. He captures perfectly the subtle fragility of flowers and foliage. His approach is more intuitive than technical, focused on atmosphere, colour harmony, and poetic form.
Preparation is key according to Andrew - choosing the right jug, arranging the flowers, mapping in the shapes with care. Then you must let go. “I love the phrase ‘poking about and hoping for the best.’ Maybe one in twenty works truly succeeds but that’s the beauty of it. It’s fickle.”
Andrew studied under Patricia Briggs at Swansea College of Art and was later mentored by Gordon Stuart, known for his portraits of Dylan Thomas and evocative Welsh landscapes. His own work reflects a similar depth, often inviting viewers into quiet, timeless interiors where memory and presence softly collide.
This year’s Summer Exhibition brings together some of the finest contemporary artists working in Wales and beyond. With its diverse mix, it’s an unmissable celebration of visual creativity.