Cerith Wyn Evans is an internationally acclaimed Welsh artist and director who has worked in a variety of media including film, sculpture, installation, performance, and writing. His work has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Wyn Evans was born in Llanelli, Wales, in 1958. He attended Newcastle University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981. He then moved to London to pursue his artistic career. In the early 1980s, he co-founded the influential artist group "The London Film-Makers' Co-operative." His work in this period included a series of experimental films exploring the relationship between time, sound, and image.
In the 1990s, Wyn Evans expanded his practice to include sculpture, installation, and performance art. His installations often involve the use of light and sound to create dynamic environments. He has also explored the use of language and text in his work, examining the ways in which language can be used to communicate and express ideas.
Wyn Evans' work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Louvre in Paris. His work has also been featured in numerous international film festivals, including the Sundance Film Festival in the United States and the Berlin International Film Festival.
In the 2000s, Wyn Evans began to direct films. He has directed documentary films, television projects, and short films. His most notable films include "The Colour of Light" (2002) and "The Unseen" (2009).
Wyn Evans is highly respected in the world of art and film, and his work has received numerous awards and accolades. He has been awarded the Order of the British Empire, the International Award of the Art Critics Association, and the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Art. In 2017, he was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Cerith Wyn Evans is an influential and pioneering figure in the world of contemporary art and film. His work is both visually striking and thought-provoking, and he continues to push the boundaries of the art form.
