Wanderlust exhibition by West Monmouth School pupils

The Wanderlust exhibition, currently on display in Cardiff Bay, features photographs and poems created by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils from West Monmouth School in Pontypool.
The exhibition is sponsored by Torfaen MS Lynne Neagle, a long-time supporter of the school's Traveller Unit.
Ms Neagle said: "I understand this exhibition first came about following discussions with Torfaen Museum that highlighted that the Traveller community were not among visitors to the museum, so they came up with the idea of doing an exhibition of the traveller community.
"Art has to speak to people's lives otherwise it is not relevant."
The exhibition, held at The Futures Gallery in the Pierhead, will be open until Thursday, August 28.
Ms Neagle said: "I was really proud to sponsor the amazing display of photographs and poems by the pupils and to support the excellent work of the Traveller Education Service at West Mon school."
The exhibition uses portraits, documentary-style photographs and poetry to explore and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in Torfaen.
The project aims to challenge stereotypes and promote greater understanding through creative expression.
Pupils developed their work in collaboration with photographer Jon Pountney, photography graduate David Harrhy, and poet Patrick Jones.
The Pierhead will also open on Sundays during the summer holidays, starting from July 20.

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