Between the Lines

Through the combined mediums of pencil drawings, black and white film photography and written statements a unique record of our community has and continues to be documented.

 

This project is designed to go beneath the surface appearance and beyond the superficial statements made about our community.

 

Each participant has their portrait drawn from a live sitting with the artist, and a black and white photograph taken. They are invited to write a short profile of their lives and offer a written message. The result is a dialogue between each individual sitter and the community.

 

Those taking part will share their voice and experiences. Each individual voice is paramount to the success of this project. The project will evolve by ‘word of mouth’ with those taking part suggesting someone they believe has contributed to the community and been an inspiration in their lives. Thus the project is ongoing, creating some interesting and sometimes surprising links.

The project aims to be as diverse and open as possible being led by those taking part and those that inspire.

Contibutions have kindy come from;

Dr. Rowan Williams - 'Former Archbishop of Canterbury 2002 - 2012'

Stan Stenett M.B.E. – ‘Entertainer.’                         Dr. Barry Morgan –‘Archbishop of Wales’

Molly Conway - 'Resident of Gibbonsdown Estate' 

Prof Baroness Finlay of LLandaff  - ‘Founder of Holm Towers palliative care hospice’

Charles Byrd – ‘Artist’                                                    Steve Brace – ‘Olympic Marathon Runner’

Rt.Hon Carwyn Jones –‘First Minister of Wales’                         Professor. Deirdre Beddoe – ‘Historian.’

Sharon Lovell – ‘Director of Children’s rights charity’

Professor. Laura McAllister - 'Chair - Sport Wales'

John Haskell – ‘Ocean Rower, Father, Fire- fighter’

Dilys Colbourne M.B.E. – ‘Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother’

Dr. Rhodri Morgan – ‘First Minister of Wales 2000 – 2009’

Lama Lobsang Topgyal – ‘Tibetan Buddhist Monk’

Dorothy Connell – ‘Musician and Community Worker’

Glyn Pooley – ‘Artist’                                                     Jane Hutt –‘ Politician’

Brian Foley – ‘First Responder’                                  Neil Hillman – ‘Singer, Songwriter’

Marco Zeraschi – ‘Café Owner, Entertainer’       

June Pooley – ‘Christian, always thinking of others. Nana’

Dr. Jonathan Hicks – ‘Military Historian, Novelist, Head Teacher, Cardiff City Supporter, but above all, Husband and Father’

Karl Davies – ‘Chief Advisor, Wales, BBC Trust – A bridge between the BBC and the people it belongs to – the audience’

Gareth Jacobs – ‘40M, GSOH, Educated, Employed, CO, HO. Likes being with friends and foe’

Paul Duggan – ‘Father, Musician, Reluctant Gardener’

Hannah Fitt – ‘Director of the SAFE Foundation’

John Greatrex – ‘Park Manager’                                               Christine Osbourne – ‘Yoga Teacher’

Caroline Oxenham – ‘Retired Teacher’                  Geraint Evans – ‘Businessman’

Richard Birtin – ‘Local Politician’                                Dennis Harkus – ‘Retired Local Government Officer’

Audrey Jones – ‘Persistent Optimist’                      Atarpani – ‘Buddhist’

Paul Haley – ‘Entrepreneur, Business Guru, Proud Barrian, Husband and Friend’

Karl Kuhnell – ‘Proud Barrian’                                    Sagaradana – ‘Buddhist and Father’

Tony Leat – ‘Ragged Trousered Philanthropist.   Tony Cresci   - ‘Harmonica player’

Myke Morgan – ‘Information Technology Manager, Woodsman’

Christie Leat – Bowen – ‘Artist, Careworker’       Melanie Stewart – ‘Park Ranger’             

               

 

I would also like to thank the Barry Knap Café regulars;

Steve Jacques – ‘Retired College Lecturer’  Anna Santamourise – ‘Mother’

David Everett – ‘Grandfather’                                    Glenys Dickenson – ‘Mother and Nan’

Mark Dickenson – ‘Laid Back Inventor’                   Tony Legg – ‘Retired Postman’

Tony Peachey – ‘Brand New Pensioner’                                Sharon Richardson – ‘Café Owner’

Jennifer Wilson – ‘Finance Administrator’           Brian Brooks – ‘Builder’