Artist Statement

Tirion Haf Rees

Reflections in Time

My art practice is influenced by being part of a family where Welsh culture, although highly respected, is also subtle and underestimated. This strong Celtic influence lies deep within my subconscious having been brought up in such a culture based environment. Surrounded by heirlooms, antiques, language and customs, my art determinedly takes an in depth look into what I have taken for granted, analysing varying perspectives and reviewing the contrast of modern Wales versus the traditional perception. My work delves into living and personal spaces, assessing influences and the impact of Welsh cultures. I question the objects that surround me determining their meaning - are they a consequence of having to maintain a tradition and so become an obsession? By examining these objects and interpreting them into drawings and paintings that are expressive, I endeavor to capture the light, movement and atmosphere, so that the onlooker becomes enveloped in my work, becoming lost in a moment in time where they question their own living space and its impact on their own emotions and memories. I hope that the consequence of this encounter with their subconscious is both pleasurable and memorable.