Elinor Gwynn

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Elinor Gwynn is a Welsh poet and environmentalist.

She studied zoology and botany, then specialised in environmental law. [1]

Gwynn's poetry is known for being heavily inflected by her love for the outdoors. According to the poet, personal tragedy also heavily inspired her work. [ citation needed ]

She came close to winning the poetry competition at the 2012 National Eisteddfod of Wales. [2]

At the 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales she won the Eisteddfod Crown for her poetry. [1] [3]

In 2025 Gwynn collaborated with artist Lowri Davies to produce an exhibition of ceramic portraits of seven women living in Wales. The exhibition took place at the Mission Gallery in Swansea in July and August 2025. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Elinor Gwynn yn ennill y Goron". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 1 August 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. ↑ "Elinor oedd dewis y Prifardd Penri". Golwg360 (in Welsh). 8 August 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Elinor Gwynn wins the 2016 Eisteddfod Crown". eisteddfod.wales. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Portreadau o ferched ar lestri ac mewn geiriau". BBC Cymru Fyw (in Welsh). 25 June 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.


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