A Horse's head in the Frost
In the dark winter streets and countryside of south Wales a spectral figure appears, the Mari Lwyd or Grey Mare. This strange and haunting custom has become the focus of artistic inspiration and a new exhibition of artworks can now be seen at Chepstow Museum by artists intrigued and moved by her magic and mystery. The stark white skull of a horse decorated with coloured ribbons, draped with a long white gown, with jaws made to snap, is led from house to house. She comes from the Otherworld, a re
Open daily except Wednesdays, 11am - 4pm (closed 24-27 Dec + Jan 1) Free
Most of the artworks are for sale. Exhibition continues until Spring 2020
Chepstow Museum Monmouthshire NP16 5EZ
Tue 18 Feb 2020