Public art and commissions
Small World Theatre has a strong track record in creating bold, engaging public art and commissions.
We design articulated sculptures, automata and giant lanterns from an imaginative mix of recycled, repurposed and found materials.
Our work ranges from site-specific installations to touring pieces. Built to last, these recycled structures are often reimagined and reused in future projects - extending their creative life and environmental impact.
Art Afoot / Celf ar Droed
A series of 3 trails linking the coastal towns of Fishguard and Goodwick in Pembrokeshire. The trails showcase new work by Small World Theatre and associated artists and include sculptural works made from recycled, reclaimed and natural materials as well as augmented reality digital artworks that walkers can access using a smartphone.
2024-25
Commissioned by Pembrokeshire County Council with UK Government funding.
I’m a Celebrity Too!
I’m a Celebrity fever in North Wales saw Small World creating giant insect sculptures from recycled materials. The ‘I’m A Celebrity Too’ art trail was curated by Oriel Colwyn.
2021-22
Commissioned by Conwy Arts Trust, Cartrefi Conwy and Abergele Town Council.
Imagine Colwyn Bay
The Imagine Sculpture Trail is part of the Imagine Colwyn Bay Heritage Fund Great Place Scheme. We worked with young people's designs to create playful and engaging public art with strong locally based environmental and heritage themes.
2021 - 22
Led by Imagine Colwyn Bay and in partnership with the Bay of Colwyn Town Council’s In Bloom Committee, the project is funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Gwynt y Môr Windfarm Fund.
Yr Hogyn Pren
We had an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Theatr Cymru to make a puppet and props for their new family show.
Christened ‘Broc’ (because he is made from driftwood / broc môr) the wooden puppet entertained audiences in the first showing of ‘Yr Hogyn Pren’ on the Maes at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, 7 - 11 August 2023.
2023
Puppet commission.
FfABL
A unique light and lantern sculpture trail in the grounds of the Castle. FfABL captured the wonderment of Christmas between lockdowns, bringing entertainment to the local communities with winter stories and Welsh mythology.
2020
A Small World Theatre, Wired Wood and Cardigan Castle partnership.
Y Ffenics
Made of sustainable, reclaimed and repurposed materials, the striking phoenix sculpture stood proudly in the Senedd engaging visitors to make feathers and take part in Butetown Carnival.
2023
Commissioned by the Senedd.
Mari Lwyd
A full size Mari Lwyd puppet was commissioned for Y Ddraenen Wen, to take part in community celebrations and parades across Carmarthenshire.
2024
Funded by Llais y Lle, The Arts Council of Wales.