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A Private Land / Tir Diarffordd

By  Penny Hallas 2023

A collaborative research and development project exploring geographical and psychological territories and the nature of the external and internal boundaries that may protect and / or restrict us. The geographical focus of this project was the former Mid Wales Hospital, Talgarth, Powys, Wales. After more than a century, its physical remains are falling into the final stages of dissolution and will most likely soon be demolished. But it is of historic importance to the local community and former patients and continues to be a site of intense and complex emotional resonance for many different communities and groups.
To read about the project as a whole and see collaborative art-works see a-n Blog. To view a 10 minute clip from a 30 minute video reflecting on my own personal journey through the project click here.

all images video stills except for last which shows 'shelters' in exhibition, animated thanks to Sarah Goodey: https://www.instagram.com/sarahnicolegoodey/

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Orpheus Drawings at Brecknock Museum / Art Gallery

Commedia (video still)

Materials from the Garden

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