The Writers of Wales Database

BALA, IWAN

Website: www.iwanbala.com

Iwan Bala is a prize–winning and highly acclaimed artist, and a leading commentator on the visual arts in Wales in both Welsh and English. Born in North Wales in 1956, Iwan studied at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and the Cardiff College of Art. An extremely well–established Welsh artist, Iwan has collaborated with playwrights, poets and film-makers. His work is inspired by a concern with the political and cultural issues of Wales.

Selected Publications:
Darllen Deweddau (Carreg Gwalch, 2000)
Offrymau ac Ailddyfeisiadau / Offerings and Reinventions (Seren, 2000)
Lluis Penaranda, Iwan Bala: Esser a L’aigua/Bod Mewn Dwr/Being in Water - Notes for an Exhibition? (Cyhoeddiadau Cranc, 2001)
Here and Now: Essays on Contemporary Art in Wales (Seren, 2003)
Hon: Ynys Y Galon (Gomer, 2007)

Contributed to:
Dan Anasthetig (co-writer) (Gwasg Taf Cyf, 1987)
Certain Welsh Artists: custodial aesthetics in contemporary Welsh Art (editor) (Seren, 1999)
Groundbreaking (editor) (Seren, 2005)
Artes Mundi: Wales International Visual Art Prize: No. 2 (contributor) (Artes Mundi Prize Ltd, 2006)