Hidden Hospitality - A celebration of the people who welcome you to Llandudno
Hidden Hospitality sees a renewed collaboration between photographer Niall McDiarmid and Oriel Colwyn's curator Paul Sampson to produce specially commissioned work that highlights the many hidden faces of the hospitality trade across Llandudno town.
Harry, Chatsworth Hotel, Llandudno. April 2018 - ©Niall McDiarmid
Showcasing these people and personalities, the hard-working staff and owners of B&Bs, Guesthouses and Hotels in Llandudno, 54 Large-scale open-air portraits were exhibited along Llandudno's promenade and housed within its 7 iconic shelters located between the pier and Craig y Don paddling pool.
Patricia, Grand Hotel, Llandudno. April 2018 - ©Niall McDiarmid
The public show opened as a part of LLAWN06 Arts Festival (www.llawn.org) on Friday 14th September and continued into 2019.
Greg, Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno. April 2018 - ©Niall McDiarmid
Niall first exhibited 'British Portraits' at Oriel Colwyn in 2016 and has since exhibited in the newly opened Martin Parr Foundation and the Museum of London. His work primarily focuses on documenting the people and landscapes of Britain. His books include Crossing Paths (2013), Via Vauxhall (2015) and Town To Town (2018). Niall's portraits are held by the Martin Parr Foundation, the Museum of London, the National Portrait Gallery and the Sir Elton John Photographic Collection.
Lynette, The Elm Tree Hotel, Llandudno. April 2018 - ©Niall McDiarmid
Niall McDiarmid - LLAWN06 opening weekend, September 2018
Installation - September 2018
Hidden Hospitality - Exhibition Book
A limited edition 84 page full colour exhibition booklet also accompanied the show.
Curated and produced by Oriel Colwyn’s Paul Sampson, this project has been commissioned by Culture Action Llandudno (CALL) and is supported by Arts Council Wales' Ideas:People:Places funding and Mostyn Estates Ltd.
