A new exhibition celebrating Wrexham market traders has launched at Tŷ Pawb’s gallery.
‘marchnad / market’ brings the markets to life in a high-tempo film that goes beyond the surface of traders, revealing the tenderness of their hand-made crafts and the vibrancy of Tŷ Pawb.
The film is the creation of artist Alan Dunn, who also designed the spectacular, Sgt Pepper-style montages of Tŷ Pawb traders, staff, volunteers, and community groups which feature on ‘Wal Pawb’, the revolving walls of artwork in Tŷ Pawb’s market hall and food court.
All filmed on phones with some short AI clips inserted, the new film is screened next to old Super 8 footage of Wrexham city centre and images of how the market used to look.
The film has been soundtracked by musician Meilir Tomos who worked alongside the artist on Wal Pawb, and local artist/activist Natasha Borton, along with contributions from Leeds Beckett University students, where Dunn lectures.
More to enjoy alongside the film!
marchnad / market also includes a public programme co-delivered with the traders and sensory parcels developed with artist Ticky Lowe of Making Sense, the installation of a major new neon sign within the gallery/market space, new outfits for invigilators and lots of ‘super-marchnad’ merchandise including outfits for invigilators who are invited to sit outside the gallery space.
As part of marchnad/market, Wrexham-based curatorial duo The Dispensary Gallery (Ryan Saunders and Chloe Goodwin) have created a magazine and exhibition that delves into the evolving reality of market culture in Wrexham.
Plan your visit
‘marchnad / market’ is on show at Tŷ Pawb until 26th April.
Gallery opening times: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm.
