HOW to portray a princess who lived 900 years ago and who was arguably the most important Welsh woman ever to have lived is a quandary that is nearing its conclusion. Over the last few months, nationally renowned sculptor David Petersen has been working with Pembroke's schools and the local community to both inform them about Princess Nest and elicit ideas for a long-awaited public art work. David has been commissioned by Pembroke 21C Community Association to portray Nest, Princess of Deheubarth, who was married to Gerald of Windsor, the Constable of Pembroke Castle, around 1100. Legends about her abound, but what is certain is that the history of Wales would not have been the same without her. With funding from the Arts Council of Wales, matched by the Local Authority's Support for the Arts Programme, David carried out workshops in local schools and with the general public. This work and macquettes of David's ideas will be exhibited in the Court Room in Pembroke Town Hall from June 4 to 8. "The response from the children in the schools has been overwhelming," said David Petersen, "and the genuine interest and enthusiasm shown by the teachers and the adults attending the public workshops demonstrates the excitement there is locally about this project. Local people now feel that Nest was their princess." For more information about the exhibition, contact Pembroke 21C on 01646 680090 [email protected]">[email protected]