Arcade Studios Open Day: 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
- Brendan John
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Arcade Studios is delighted to invite the public to a special open studio event celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founded in 2015 by a group of dedicated artists in collaboration with Arcade Campfa and with the support of Cardiff Council, the studios have provided artists with sought after affordable spaces for a decade.
Saturday 5th July, 4–8pm
Fairwater Workshops, Cardiff, CF5 3BG
Free entry – refreshments available
Visitors will have the unique opportunity to step inside the working environments of four painters — Richard James, Rhiannon Davies, Zena Blackwell, and Lucia Jones — all of whom exhibit widely and are held in collections across the UK and internationally. Between them, the artists have received many accolades including the Cardiff MADE Summer Exhibition Prize and BEEP Painting Awards (Highly Commended and Friends of the Glynn Vivian Award).
Meet the Artists
Richard James
Richards James explores the expressive potential of paint through a focus on process and colour. His subjects range from swimmers to still life, reflecting an interest in experimentation rather than consistency. Each work is an exploration, guided by the medium itself.
Rhiannon Davies
An ever-evolving painter, Rhiannon Davies brings a bold, questioning spirit to each new body of work. Her practice, fuelled by themes of identity and fashion, is marked by a relentless curiosity and an exceptional command of the medium.
Zena Blackwell
Zena Blackwell’s paintings delve into the emotional terrain of childhood, fusing sharp personal memories with those of her children. Her work captures fleeting yet formative moments that shape our sense of self, resonating with a quiet intensity and psychological depth.
Lucia Jones
lending painting and film, Lucia Jones explores memory and self-perception through cinematic imagery. Drawing on visuals from obscure mid-century B-movies, her work examines the slipperiness of memory and the constructed nature of identity.
Join us on Saturday 5th July to meet the artists, explore their studios, and celebrate a decade of creative practice in Fairwater.
