Nature meets legend in Dory Gallery's stunning new exhibition

Dory Gallery in Llangollen has opened an enchanting new exhibition for the summer entitled Between Moss and Myth.

Its aim is to blur the line between the ancient Welsh landscape and folklore by presenting various interpretations of local myths and legends and of the Dee Valley landscape and how they connect to each other. 

And to achieve this it features eight local artists who capture the quiet magic of forgotten forests, mist-shrouded hills and the stories woven into the earth.

Gallery owner Suzanne Mathieson said: "Because of what is going on in the world at the moment we have deliberately chosen myths that are not about war and fighting and concentrate on the more gentle ones.

"We have clay and illustration, photography and weaving, collage and textiles, wood carving and more.

"We also have poetry and story-telling, a harpist and music and a fascinating talk on the medicinal properties of moss from Zoe, the owner of the new Medicine Garden Shop in Bridge Street.

"All in all it's a cultural and historical experience for our community, with a lot of people giving their time, money and effort to show off our town and heritage. 

"We are coordinating with Llangollen Museum to make sure we are factual and we have retired film production members helping us dress the whole gallery.

"Even though this will be a more condensed version of the exhibition than we had planned I can promise the love and enthusiasm of all involved will shine through and it will be an interesting informative exhibition that will keep our legends alive."

Featured artists are Helen Rossetti, Gill Britten, Jane Evans, John Peacock, Charlie Hathaway, Jan Wallis, Rowynn Ellis and Simon O'Rourke.

* The exhibition at the Dory Gallery in Regent Street is open at weekends throughout July and August and admission to it is free.

* The Mayor of Llangollen, Cllr Damon Richards-Gwilliam, cuts the tape to open the exhibition watched by gallery owner Suzanne Mathieson.

* Above and below: some of the fantastic exhibits on show.

* Opening day guests look around the exhibition.

* A demonstration of traditional spinning.