Dillwyn Smith - Be a Lantern in the Dark

21st November 2021 - 16th January 2022

The m2 Gallery presents Be a Lantern in the Dark and Gelato Roma, an exhibition and  new “dressing” for the 4 x m2 Gallery Pavilion by Dillwyn Smith.

Be a Lantern in the Dark

“Nichiren [Japanese Buddhist priest 1222-82]wrote many letters to encourage his supporters, in three of these, written between 1268-77, he mentions ‘a lantern in the dark’.  Covid and Lockdowns seemed an appropriate moment to create something that touched upon this phrase, by adding ‘Be” to the beginning it turned the phrase into an action - Be a Lantern in the Dark - something I hoped would/could contribute directly to the dilemma we were all in, making an artwork that could offer a glimmer of hope to people walking by in the neighbourhood with a light touch.”

Gelato Roma

Ken and Julia offered Dillwyn a second commission to clad or ‘dress’ the gallery pavilion.  Taking inspiration from the whimsical seaside stylings of Quay House and his love of Italian ice cream!

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Dillwyn Smith was a 2019 Abbey Fellow in Painting at The British School at Rome and is represented by Patrick Heide Gallery.