A Life Rooted in the Welsh Valleys: The Early Years and Artistic Calling of Cyril Ifold Cyril Ifold’s art is inextricably linked to the landscape and communities of South Wales, a connection forged during his upbringing in the heart of the mining region. Born in 1936, Ifold didn't emerge from an artistic dynasty; rather, his passion bloomed organically from observing the world around him – a world steeped in the grit and resilience of working-class life. His father was a miner, and the stories, faces, and atmosphere of the colliery became deeply imprinted on the young Cyril’s imagination. Wh…