Main content

Charles Burton and the Rhondda group
Footage of a group of art students travelling together by train to Art College in Cardiff fired with enthusiasm, dedication and heated discusssion. Present-day footage of Treherbert-born Charles Burton in his studio, painting and talking about his work and the time spent in the Rhondda Group. These art students lived in the Rhondda and yet had a keen eye on what was happening in other parts of the world in relation to new art movements. There was a strong and new belief post Second World War that one could really do something oneself wherever one was.
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from Episode 3
![]()
Brenda Chamberlain
Duration: 02:12
![]()
Heinz Koppel
Duration: 02:20
![]()
Arthur Giardelli
Duration: 01:08
![]()
John Elwyn
Duration: 02:14
More clips from Framing Wales
![]()
Shani Rhys James - Australian artist—Episode 4
Duration: 02:41
![]()
Augustus and Gwen John—Episode 1
Duration: 01:44
![]()
David Jones—Episode 2
Duration: 02:08
![]()
Augustus John and Welsh mountains—Episode 4
Duration: 01:54








