Wales coastal project artist Neale Howells 2022

26/11/2025

Today in Neath, I sat down with BBC Wales presenter Jason Mohammad for an in-depth conversation about my life and work as an artist. We discussed my journey as a self-employed Welsh painter, the influence of the Manic Street Preachers on my creative approach, and the evolving role of art within the community.

The interview also explored the growing cultural energy in Neath, including my involvement with the Neath Arts Festival and the ongoing work at Queen Street Gallery, where contemporary art plays a central part in shaping the local scene. Jason and I touched on the challenges and freedoms of sustaining an artistic career in Wales, the importance of local support, and how independent artists contribute to the wider creative economy.

We also looked ahead to tomorrow’s Budget, talking about what potential changes could mean for self-employed creatives, arts funding, and the future of small cultural institutions. The conversation blended personal reflection, local pride, and a wider look at how policy decisions ripple through the arts community.

Today in Neath, I sat down with BBC Wales presenter Jason Mohammad for an in-depth conversation about my life and work as an artist. We discussed my journey ...

30/03/2025

10/09/2024

https://youtu.be/r1ZZwYQHC9M?si=E6ETV87YOdHmkWZ9

when Mal pope visit our studio. Welsh singer song writer wants to freshen up his look. how does it goes well find out and enjoy 😮 part 1

21/04/2024

27/05/2023

You don't need to wait for another month to listen to more Wales arts as you can listen again to our interview about our current exhibition at MOMA machynleth Wales on until 10 June 23.. enjoy

Reflecting the current arts scene in Wales.

12/03/2023

In the summer of last year I was invited to be part of Wales coastal path project.. https://youtube.com/watch?v=bf3NuvwWFmI&feature=shares dragging my feet at first I was glad that I was persuaded by project organiser Dan Llewellyn to accept. So having created the work near the Neath River and port Talbot estuary we exhibited the work at the riverfront theatre Newport in their subterranean lair in autumn. yes I know slightly dramatic but it's a great space. with the photos and documents we helped to form a book, available on the project with the other artists and poets. so together with the poet Robert minhinnick we helped produce a film on aberavon beach that helps captures my intinal thoughts about taking on the project which was to just do what I do in the studio but outdoors..hope you enjoy it as we had fun making it. Artist Neale Howells

Filmed by Mother Goose commissioned by the Wales Coast Path for the 10th anniversary. Filmed in 2022 at Port Talbot.

23/02/2023

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15/02/2023

With our continuing exhibition up in London with the John Martin gallery www.jmlondon.com we have now another show that will take place at beginning of next month at the Norwegian church Cardiff bay opening 1st march 23.. free and open to the public it will be all the artists involved in this project together with their works.. 😉

Welcome to John Martin Gallery's website.