An exhibition by Bethan M. Hughes
Dates: 21 March - 1 July 2026
Location: Pierhead Futures Gallery
Pwytho Llais (Stitching a Voice) explores how stitch creates a voice for expression, identity, and democracy. It encourages audiences to consider campaigning, petitioning, suffrage, the right to vote, and the impact of voting.
The work reflects on the power of a single vote and the fragility of democracy itself. It explores the symbolic ‘X’ mark we use for positive and negative expression, focusing on the mark we make to vote and to symbolise a kiss, and its potential for creative expression.
Bethan's work is rooted in the rich heritage of traditional Welsh quilt designs. It is a contemporary medium for conversations about our future. Her quilts are highly textured with dense quilting stitches, improvised mark-making and piecing with a bold limited colour palette. The collection includes wholecloth quilts and larger installation pieces made up of thousands of tiny quilts.
Participatory practice and creative exchange are key factors in the development of her work, and she regularly engages with people of all ages and abilities to discover and explore themes that fascinate her.
Stitching a Voice was first exhibited at the Ruthin Craft Centre, the national centre for the applied arts.
Pwytho Llais: Artist talk by Bethan M. Hughes
Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Location: Pierhead Futures Gallery
Time: Welsh session 10.40 - 11.25; English session 13.00 - 13.45
The exhibition Pwytho Llais (Stitching a Voice) explores how stitch creates a voice for expression, identity, and democracy. The work reflects on the power of a single vote, the fragility of democracy itself, and the expansion of Senedd Cymru.
Join the artist, Bethan M. Hughes, to find out more about the exhibition and her practice.
Please note: There will be two sessions running on the day. Please select your preferred language session when selecting a booking option below. A separate ticket must be booked for each person wishing to attend the session.
- Welsh session: Pwytho Llais: Artist talk by Bethan M. Hughes (21 March – Welsh session, 10:40 – 11:25)
- English session: Pwytho Llais: Artist talk by Bethan M. Hughes (21 March – English session, 13:00 – 13:45)
Photos: Dewi Tannatt Lloyd
