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Information from 'Cywaith Cymru: Artworks Wales Spring 2000 Newsletter', by Delyth Prys: 'John Evans is portrayed as the Lonely Man of Mandan legend, in a bas-relief on a standing stone, with a low boat in front of him, representing the boat bringing John Evans soul back to Waunfawr. There are other allusions to the sculpture around the garden; a stream of slate along the wall following the course of the stream below, and slates carved by local children and workers at the Antur, done in workshops with the sculptor, portraying various aspects of John Evans story. 'Antur Waunfawr offers opportunities for people with learning difficulties to work and contribute to the community. It includes a large nature park, community museum, wildlife plant nursery, educational and environmental services as well as a shop and café.
John Evans (1770–1799) is one of the most famous sons of Waunfawr. Two centuries ago, under the inspiration of the then current myth about native Americans who were descendants of a twelfth-century Welsh prince and his followers, he set out for America to find these Welsh Indians. His story ended tragically, and he died there at the age of 29, never to return to Waunfawr. He is believed to have plotted the Missouri River and to have provided the maps used to find a route to the Pacific.
Title
John Evans Memorial
Date
1999
Medium
granite & slate
Measurements
H 275 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 330 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
LL55_AEB_S008
Acquisition method
commissioned by Antur Waunfawr
Work type
Relief
Owner
Antur Waunfawr
Custodian
Antur Waunfawr
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
August 1999
Access
time restrictions apply
