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Wrexham exhibition offers behind-the-scenes look at art
The showcase, titled Work in Progress, features the unfinished works of masters students and is currently on display at the Tŷ Pawb gallery in Wrexham.
The exhibition runs until June 21 and includes pieces by students and staff from Wrexham University's School of Art.
Dr Karen Heald, programme leader of the university's MA art and design suite, said: "When Tŷ Pawb approached us to exhibit, we were thrilled to be offered such a unique opportunity at this interim stage, and in the spirit of collaboration, we said yes.
"This exhibition really centres around exposing the process when it comes to creating art, which is something most people don't tend to see."
The exhibition features a variety of art forms, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, drawings, etchings, sculptures, films and audio-visual installations.
Dr Heald said: "Typically, we only tend to showcase the finished artworks, whereas all the works being exhibited here give audiences a chance to see the development of these works in the summer.
"Concepts created in this exhibition will therefore be refined, advanced and completed by our final year Masters student and displayed at their end of year show, taking place in August."
She also emphasised the value of exhibiting at Tŷ Pawb.
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Dr Heald said: "For our students, exhibiting in Tŷ Pawb is a fantastic opportunity, it is a contemporary gallery at the heart of our local community, which also has a national and international presence.
" It is a truly fantastic space for the arts in Wrexham."
Students will be in attendance every Wednesday and Saturday to invigilate the exhibition and talk to visitors about their work.
Work in Progress is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
