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Anthony Shapland
Anthony Shapland one of a generation of artists that are actively engaged in the commission and presentation of work by other artists as well as continuing to produce work themselves. Returning to Wales in 1996 he founded g39, an artist run project based in the centre of Cardiff. He is responsible for the curatorial content of the gallery and its artistic direction, but, as is the case with many artist run spaces he also acts in a number of additional roles and has written for several journals and monographs and is a visiting lecturer. He was nominated for the Cultural Leadership programme (British Council) and served on the Wales In Venice committee for a number of years. During this time he has also continued to produce work that has been exhibited nationally and internationally. His practice is video based and focuses on interstices and moments of transition. Recent projects include A Sound Not Meant To Be Heard, Oriel Davies, Wales, The painting, Supercollider, Blackpool, UK, LISTE - The Young Art Fair Basel,Switzerland, Portrait (For a Screenplay) of Beth Harmon, Limoncello, London UK. Portmanteau Halle 14, Leipzig, Germany.
Biography
Anthony Shapland one of a generation of artists that are actively engaged in the commission and presentation of work by other artists as well as continuing to produce work themselves. Returning to Wales in 1996 he founded g39, an artist run project based in the centre of Cardiff. He is responsible for the curatorial content of the gallery and its artistic direction, but, as is the case with many artist run spaces he also acts in a number of additional roles and has written for several journals and monographs and is a visiting lecturer. He was nominated for the Cultural Leadership programme (British Council) and served on the Wales In Venice committee for a number of years. During this time he has also continued to produce work that has been exhibited nationally and internationally. His practice is video based and focuses on interstices and moments of transition. Recent projects include A Sound Not Meant To Be Heard, Oriel Davies, Wales, The painting, Supercollider, Blackpool, UK, LISTE - The Young Art Fair Basel,Switzerland, Portrait (For a Screenplay) of Beth Harmon, Limoncello, London UK. Portmanteau Halle 14, Leipzig, Germany.
