This is stunning work by Shaun, honoured to call him a friend. We were lucky enough to travel to Cardiff recently to see this exhibited. An insight filled with love and respect.

Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment. The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.

Sometimes the world can seem a difficult and confusing place and it seems easy to give up hope of things ever getting better. But then I'm reminded that Wotsits has an extensive and detailed entry on Wikipedia. For some reason this gives me hope. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wotsits

The original batch of these sold out really quickly so I'm just seeing if there's an appetite for a second run somewhere around late October, so that you can buy them in time for Christmas gifts? Let me know and if there's enough interest then I'll work on getting some done by then :). #Photography

Just a gentle reminder. Forgot to mention that there's also a fantastic exhibition of art on the walls by local artists. Would love to see you there.

Got a little thing going on with 6 other photographers and it's getting a launch at Turner House in Penarth on 20th September 2025. There's going to zines, prints and a great opportunity to meet lots of people. Be lovely to see you there! Entry is free.

Swindon, September 2025

The latest Offline Journal Newsletter is just out! Info on the PHOTOZINE & PRINT Day coming up at The Turner House gallery in Penarth on Saturday 20 September 11am-3.30pm (free to attend) - plus updated listings for photography exhibitions and events around Wales. www.offline.wales/newsletter-3...

Some photographs from my on going occasional sometimes project about wandering around beaches every now and then. I might call the project ‘Shoreline’ but maybe not…..

@lonelytower.bsky.social & @mariegardiner.bsky.social - to piles of books on the bedside cabinet and beyond!

Cheerful #art post alert! Thanks @davidmayne2.bsky.social for being a great sport (& model) at the #gallery yesterday. 2 young artists popped in & created these wonderful portraits of & for David! We've a space for #artists of all ages to pop in & get creative www.workersgallery.co.uk #drawing

Dabbling with the non urban......Aberavon Beach, October 2023

Trying not to wang on about this too much, but Changing Landscapes (my second zine) is available for £10 including (UK) postage. It contains many awesome ruins of houses, former industrial sites, abandoned vehicles... it's even got some sheep. #Photography www.mariegardiner.co.uk/zines-and-pr...

Join us and get creative! Rhondda Drawn and Read Comics workshop! This Saturday 26th July 12-4pm 😁Family fun up the Workers😁 www.workersgallery.co.uk #comics #Rhondda

Newport, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (47) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

Hi folks, happy to say these are now with me. If you'd like to buy one they're £10 including UK second class postage. If you're not in the UK get in touch via my site to let me know where you are and I'll work it out for you. All details and how to pay: www.mariegardiner.co.uk/zines-and-pr...

If anyone would like my first zine, Transporter, I thought they were sold out then found some in our product box from when we do our little pop up shop, and of those there's maybe 5, so it's not worth putting them back online but I do have some and they're £8 so just get in touch.

The interview I did for the Earth Sea Love Podcast with Dr. Sheree Mack is now live! I had a really good time talking about my walking journey. And the feedback so far has been amazing! To have a listen click on the link below, it’s also on all podcast platforms. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Bridgend, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (44-46) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

Here is a short video of one of the sculptures I was working on in the woods as part of my artist residency. It was a wet day! youtube.com/shorts/PFDmS...

The dates have been announced for the next meet ups for the Meet & Make Friends for those living with #dementia & their family, friends and carers. The Friends of the Workers #Gallery (FOWG) are working with other volunteers & those living with dementia to bring together fun creative sessions.

Bargoed, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (43) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there might be 1 copy left in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

I'm going to be leading a Bookclub discussion about Outsiders on Wednesday evening 18th June at The Workers Gallery. Come and along and talk about this timely body of work - tickets available from here @workersgallery.bsky.social (link to website) on a pay what you can basis. There will be tea!

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The endless pursuit of profit will see AI doing real and lasting damage. The impact on the creative industries and wider society will be profound and long lasting. There is no substitute for human imagination but the shareholder must be paid no matter the cost.

Now on exhibition Outsiders by Marc Davenant Open Saturdays 10am-5pm or by appointment at other times. 99 Ynyshir Road Ynyshir RCT, South Wales, CF39 0EN www.workersgallery.co.uk #photography #gallery #wales

Unreal car crashes. No one was hurt.

Maesteg, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (42) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018. If you'd like a copy of 'Yma/Here' there are 3 copies currently in stock here (£17.99 delivered UK) - www.workersgallery.co.uk/product-page...

Well, it's been a decade in the making but I'm almost ready to press go on my new zine, Changing Landscapes - Ruins of the North Pennines. This one is 40 pages (Transporter was 20). Here's a video flick-through of what you can expect. More details in next post. #Photography #ThePhotoHour

Come along and see this excellent body of work.

A very interesting project and if you can you should go down to the woods and see what Chris is up to - www.youtube.com/watch?v=70HW...

I haven't posted any of my own work for 29 days (according to stuff) so here's an example of some of my own work. The Shoot At Llampha - 2012/14

1🧵Elton has a point, & in some respects the argument regarding AI & creative output by humans mirrors the sampling debate in music. If musicians used other musicians music they had to credit the originator & pay accordingly (I assume there were laws governing this)... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The new issue #014 of Offline Journal is back from printers a day early, so first batch of orders will go off in the post today! 60% of the limited print run already gone! Thanks to all who ordered or subscribed! Order a copy of the new ‘COLLABORATE’ issue via offlinejournal.bigcartel.com

Peacock! Corsham, England - today. They just wander around the town posing for photographs & very short films. Better than pigeons I guess….or bloody seagulls!

Come on up and have a chat and a cup of tea!

Today! 10am-5pm Saturday 10th May 🙂🎨👇

I wonder, if the other smaller parties, like the Greens (for example) had received the same level of media coverage and platforming as Reform, whether yesterday would've looked a bit different. I'd agree that the mainstream parties have not done a great job but Reform as an alternative?

C’mon, you know you want to…..

I am selling my Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 super wide zoom lens. It’s the one I used for the Outsiders project and is in as new condition and boxed etc. It’s a fabulous lens but I need to free up some funds. I’m looking for around £900 for a quick sale so a real bargain. DM me if interested.

I'm doing this - would be great to see you there.

Fancy following? Resident artist & researcher Gayle Rogers has launched a new Insta account. It focuses on her graphic novel in progress about her ancestor Busby Babe England & Manchester United footballer Duncan Edwards. There'll be lots of drawing & history www.instagram.com/busbybabesco...

Come on over to our little village of Ynyshir for a culture boost! Visit us-the Workers Gallery from 10am for #art exhibitions, then enjoy a silent movie with live organ accompaniment! Steamboat Bill Jnr showing Sat 26 April 2.30pm at Paul Kirner's Music Palace #music #Wales #Ynyshir #Rhondda

Neath, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (41) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Garages. #Photography #ThePhotoHour

Tiger, Wolf, Dogs & Tigers in the shopping centre, Llanelli, Wales April 2025

Images from 'All Items of Value Have Been Removed', see below for the post with context to this photo project. #ThePhotoHour #Photography #Durham #Documentary

Went to see 'Sinners' yesterday. What a brilliant film. Beautifully shot, writing that is rich, deep, subtle and does not treat the audience like idiots. The acting was top draw and the soundtrack - so, so good. Ok, on the face of it, it's a vampire movie but it's also so much more. Go see it.

Neath, Wales - 'Yma/Here' (40) An ambiguous and extensive examination of the urban topography of South Wales and the West of England from 2016 to 2018.

Screens are for scrolling. Galleries are for slowing down. Nationhood: Memory and Hope is now showing at Impressions Gallery, Bradford. On until 26 April. See these images the way they were meant to be seen. This is #photography.