Julie Baugh-Jenkins

Wales is a land rich with echoes and memories, and my artistic practice embodies a lifelong journey of retracing ancestral footsteps. Rooted firmly in the Clydach Gorge Valley and the rugged industrial heritage of Abergavenny, my work draws on six generations of my family’s connection to this remarkable landscape. I explore the profound relationship between human emotion, memory, and place through my art.

Using oil paint as my primary medium, I immerse myself in the dramatic and evocative landscapes that define my surroundings. My paintings, characterised by an intimate scale, reflect both the topography of the land and the intricacies of human experience. This approach allows me to powerfully convey the deep bond between people and the natural world.

Through my art, I capture moments that tell stories resonating throughout the land, highlighting my unwavering connection to this place. My work invites viewers to remember and actively engage with the true essence of a ‘Place’.

Shortlisted for Wales Contemporary 2025.

2023 - 2025 Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, Falmouth.
2012 - PGCE/PCET Post Compulsory Education & Training.
2007 - 2011 BA (Hons) Fine Art, Hereford College of Arts.
1999 - Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
1994 - BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design.

2025 - Oriel Cric Gallery, Crickhowell. 23 May - 12 July.
2025 - The Wales Contemporary at Garrison Chapel, Chelsea, London. 25th February - 9th March.
2025 - The Wales Contemporary at The Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven. 21st March -17th May.
2024 - The Artshop & Chapel Abergavenny.
2024 - Oriel Cric Gallery, Crickhowell.
2024 - Crickhowell Open Studios.
2023 - Crickhowell Open Studios.
2021 - ArtDrop21 Exhibition at Canfas Gallery.
2013 - Group Exhibition - Abstract Landscapes- Art360 Hereford.
2012 - Group Exhibition- Clydach Gorge Landscapes- Brynmawr Arts and Craft Society.
2011 - Degree Exhibition: Wales is no Arcadia. It is a land full of echoes—Hereford College of Arts.
2010 - Solo Exhibition - Welsh Landscape Paintings - Art360 Hereford.
2010 - Undergraduate - Retraces -The Cider Museum, Hereford College of Arts.
2010 - Hereford Art in the Woods, Painting Workshop.
2010 - Longtown Primary School, Drawing Workshop.
2010 - The Sydney Nolan Trust, Presteigne, Powys, Sculpture Workshop.
2009 - Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran, Textiles workshop.
2009 - Progress Works Exhibition - Retracing a Journey - The Gallery at Stratford-Upon.
2009 - Group Exhibition- Clydach Gorge Landscapes - Brynmawr Arts and Craft Societ...