Image courtesy of Abby Poulson

Kathryn Campbell Dodd

Cragen Beca I’R GAD

7 June - 2 July

Cragen Beca I’R GAD is a second chance to view the bringing together of a community in celebration of Kathryn Campbell Dodd’s Cragen Beca project as well as Welsh history and culture and see the parade in its entirety. Specially commissioned by Cragen Beca’s Kathryn Campbell Dodd and filmed by artist/filmmaker Jacob Whittaker, Oriel Myrddin Gallery are delighted to be presenting this second glimpse at what was a truly magical day.  The film hears from the Helen Howells who tells the story of the conch shell for us all to hear. Helen is the daughter of Gwynfor Phillips and it was he who donated the legendary conch shell to Carmarthen Museum in the 1980’s. The very same shell that was used to call to action Rebecca and their ‘Daughters’ in the infamous Rebecca Riots. We also hear from lead mischief maker Jonathan Pugh on his involvement in the project as a ‘Beca’ and the themes of the project on a whole.

Accompanying the film will be photography from the day by Abby Poulson and Jason Thomas who have done an outstanding job of capturing the anarchic spirit of the day.  You may even find yourself in the crowd!

In conversation:

Kathryn Campbell Dodd + Sally Moss

Join us on Thursday 16 June at 6pm for drinks and a private viewing of Kathryn Campbell Dodd’s Cragen Beca I’R GAD exhibition. Set against the backdrop of the Cragen Beca Parade, Kathryn will be in conversation with Oriel Myrddin Gallery trustee, curator + lecturer Sally Moss, reflecting on her journey as an artist during this immense project. 

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