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Mae fy gwaith yn cael ei ysbrydoli gan dirwedd syfrdannol, hanes a diwylliant ardal fy magwraeth yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae'r teitl "Atgof" yn cyfeirio at atgofion, ond hefyd y gair "gof". ’Rwyf yn rhannu fy ngwaith creadigol ar y dudalen, ac yn canolbwyntio ar fy mhrosiect sy'n ymwneud ag Ynys Llanddwyn - yn cynnwys y gosodiad o gregyn wystrys ar yr ynys. Fe welwch fwy o wybodaeth o dan "Portfolio".
Bum yn fyfyriwr yng Ngholeg Celf Henffordd, lle dderbyniais Radd BA Anrhydedd Dosbarth Cyntaf mewn Gwaith Gofain't Artistig. Cefais wobr Gofaint Artistig y Flwyddyn, a gwobr bellach am Waith Creadigol o Ragoriaeth. 
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My work is inspired by the stunning landscape, history and culture of my homeland in North Wales. Atgof is a Welsh word meaning a memory, "Gof" also being the Welsh word for a blacksmith. This site features my creative work and will focus on my Llanddwyn Island project - including the installation of shells on the island.
I graduated from the Hereford College of Art with a First Class BA Hons In Artist Blacksmithing, also being awarded the Artist Blacksmith of the year in 2015, and an additional award for Outstanding Creativity. More information an be seen under "Portfolio" tab. 
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Llanddwyn Island – A collection of shells in steel, copper and bronze
During my time away from North Wales whilst studying at university in Hereford, my work was inspired by a sense of “Hiraeth”, a Welsh word that translates to a longing for home and the people and places familiar to me.
My particular focus is Llanddwyn, an island of great significance in Welsh culture due to the legend of St Dwynwen, the patron saint of lovers in Wales. Her day is celebrated on the 25th January.
For this project I responded to this location and history by making a series of objects that would act as a talisman, taking an audience back to Llanddwyn in spirit. It is a place of breath-taking beauty and a perfect example of ‘spirit of place’.
I created a series of hot forged oyster shell forms in steel, copper and bronze, inspired by the sea worn shells to be found on the island. My shells are very tactile, and convey the spirit of this inspirational place. Each one is stamped with the map co-ordinates of the precise beach that inspired them, rooting them to the location. My project entails returning the created ‘shells’ to the island for a period of time, being scattered on the beach as an art installation. Images of this event, including film and still photographs, are part of my final degree presentation. The public were invited to interact with the steel, copper and bronze shells, some being presented with steel versions stamped with “atgof.com” to take away and place in another coastal location of their choice. They were asked to record the new shell location on the atgof.com website blog or Facebook page.
During my time away from North Wales whilst studying at university in Hereford, my work was inspired by a sense of “Hiraeth”, a Welsh word that translates to a longing for home and the people and places familiar to me.
My particular focus is Llanddwyn, an island of great significance in Welsh culture due to the legend of St Dwynwen, the patron saint of lovers in Wales. Her day is celebrated on the 25th January.
For this project I responded to this location and history by making a series of objects that would act as a talisman, taking an audience back to Llanddwyn in spirit. It is a place of breath-taking beauty and a perfect example of ‘spirit of place’.
I created a series of hot forged oyster shell forms in steel, copper and bronze, inspired by the sea worn shells to be found on the island. My shells are very tactile, and convey the spirit of this inspirational place. Each one is stamped with the map co-ordinates of the precise beach that inspired them, rooting them to the location. My project entails returning the created ‘shells’ to the island for a period of time, being scattered on the beach as an art installation. Images of this event, including film and still photographs, are part of my final degree presentation. The public were invited to interact with the steel, copper and bronze shells, some being presented with steel versions stamped with “atgof.com” to take away and place in another coastal location of their choice. They were asked to record the new shell location on the atgof.com website blog or Facebook page.