Artcymru children's challenge - click on the image to view a larger version. Then, see if you can count the number of human faces hiden within the rocks.

Stuart Rowe is about to graduate from the Swansea Institute of Higher Education, having studied for a BA(Hons) in Painting & Drawing. His work, combining the landscape and the human form, has developed into an impressive collection which will be on view to Welsh audiences on 1st of June 2001, at the specially converted gallery at "The Factory," Pontardawe, West Glamorgan.

Stuart is already experiencing success in his native land of Cornwall, having been commissioned by the television chef Rick Stein and the writer E.V. Thompson.

"My work takes into account the landscape and human form predominantly. Added to this is the experience of a particular landscape. By working directly from life I feel I obtain a personal connection with the landscape, which I then explore in a more experimental manner in the studio. I like to work in very close detail, and in more expressive styles, using all types of mediums; oils, acrylics, pencil and pastels.

Landscape has always been a huge inspiration to me. Coming from a rural area of Cornwall to a city like Swansea I have an increased interest in our place in the environment. This awareness has produced an area of research that is continuing, and will develop upon completion of my degree course at Swansea."
Stuart Rowe (March 2001)

Stuart Rowe - Exhibitions & Commissions 2000-01
	2000 - The Washington Gallery, Penarth. 2000 - Town House Gallery , St.Austell. Commissions: Work commissioned and in the collections of - The television chef Rick Stein and the writer E.V. Thompson.

To contact Stuart directly Tel: (Swansea)
or (Cornwall).