Life as Seen by Local Artists

by Nigel Summerley · July 8, 2025

A captivating collection of pictures by a group of Pembrokeshire-based artists is on show at the Joanna Field Gallery at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, until the end of July.

Artists Jess Cook, Paul King, Jamie Miall, Terry Smith, Richard Thomas, John Walters and Aline Whitaker are all members of a Learning Pembrokeshire community art group. And visitors to the gallery during box office opening hours can see more than 40 of their pictures – abstract, landscape, portraits and figurative.

Paul King says: “Most of us aren’t exhibiting with the aim of selling any of our works – we just really enjoy doing it and working and meeting up as a group.”

Laura Phillips, life-long learning co-ordinator with Learning Pembrokeshire, adds: “Having the opportunity to showcase the artwork of our learners in such a well-respected exhibition space will hopefully inspire more local people to explore their creativity through art.

“Our tutor Mark Deane’s commitment to his students’ journey this year has been extraordinary. You can see in the art on show what talents we are capable of exploring with the right support and guidance. Everyone should feel truly proud of their achievements. Each week I catch a glimpse of the work they are producing and I leave feeling inspired by the power of learning.”

The Punctum 2 exhibition is at the Joanna Field Gallery until 30 July. More information: www.torchtheatre.co.uk; 01646 695267.