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Alice Forward

Aberystwyth
Artist and curator based in rural west Wales, working nationally and internationally. Co-founder and director of Capel Bethel Cwmrheidol at Troedrhiwsebon, a rural space for exhibitions, workshops, and residencies for artists and writers.
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Alice's practice essentially centres around ambiguities in perceptions of nature, responding to her inner and outer environments, past and present. This involves minute exploration through the languages of drawing, film and sculptural installation, often in collaboration with her partner, Louise Short, under the name of Short&Forward.  Both are passionate believers in slow art, which is one of the many reasons for finding rural living so conducive.

Still Life; Chitting is showing at Ty Pawb in Wrexham until 27th February 2027

 

 

Lived Experience

Born in Johannesburg during the Apartheid era and migrated to London in late teens. Studied fine art at Hornsey (Middlesex University), trained in documentary film-making at Ealing Studios and freelanced for BBC TV London until moving to Cardiff for an MFA.

 

 

GOLLWNG // SLOUGH

S T A G

John Royle’s Barrow

Nyth

Twnel / Tunnel

Trap Tyrchod Daear/ Mole Trap

Sheepskullmaps

Dai & Nancy (still image from digital video)

Flock (detail)

Chkvishi Storm

Bread and Ten Noses

Breathe

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