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“Off the Wall” is a visually stunning new art gallery, housed in the amazing Victorian Gothic building, better known as The Old Probate Registry.
The architect John Pritchard designed the Old Probate Registry, which was built in 1857. Pritchard, the restorer of the Cathedral, made a considerable contribution to secular building in Llandaff.
The gallery is being launched on Friday March 6th. Situated in Llandaff, “Off the Wall”, will be opening their gothic doors to the people of Wales and afar promoting international, modern, contemporary art, at affordable prices.
Art Directors of “Off the Wall” Richard and Marlene Outrim are delighted that the Chairman of the Welsh Arts Council, Professor Dai Smith, will be opening the gallery on Friday 6th March, 6-8pm.
The aim is to bring art to a wider market where you do not have to be wealthy or even knowledgeable about contemporary art to buy it.
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Some of the artists are already well known and some are starting to make a name for themselves, so this art could be a valuable investment. There will be works by some popular artists such as Peter Blake, Jamie Reid, & Lucie Bennett.
“Off the Wall” is a fresh and exciting place to visit and all will be welcome”, says, Director, Marlene Outrim. “There are no hushed tones, but a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you can browse the art in the gallery, or on-line”.
“I have been passionate about modern contemporary art for many years but found that I had to travel to London where often the galleries were highly intimidating and often pretentious. I fell that what we have achieved at Off the Wall, is an exciting space offering art that is affordable and accessible. We believe that this kind of gallery is unique to Cardiff.”
The website, www.galleryoffthewall.com will showcase more artists and further work. The gallery managers will help you search for your ideal piece or locate work that you particularly want.
Off the Wall can be found on Cardiff Road, Llandaff and will be open to the public from Saturday 7th March. Telephone 029 20554469 or email art@galleryoffthewall.com for further information.
Note to Editors:
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30-5.30 pm, Saturday 10-4pm
Monday & Bank Holidays Closed
Sunday Closed
Address Off the Wall, The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2DQ
Additional Information on the Old Probate Registry:-
The Old Probate Registry is considered a beautiful example of Victorian design at its best although not at its most exotic. Although, a very simple building, displaying a flat façade to the road, the Registry is an object lesson in the harmonious use of materials (a smooth faced ashlar, a rough sandstone and grey-green slate), and the careful composition and subtle arrangement of the different elements to produce an eye-catching yet superbly refined building.
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Only two types of window are used – a square head on the lower floor and a pointed head on the upper floor – and these two are arranged in series of couplets and triplets. The junction between the two parts of the building is neatly marked with a tall gabled porch with pointed arch and stubby columns while the long two-storey section is given added interest by the addition of a shapely chimney.
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King for a Day by Stephen Lovatt
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Curving the Waves by Isabel Mitchell [more]
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Red Wood by Ciara Lewis [more]
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