I was delighted to be asked to bring my collection of paintings and drawings, based around and created in Wickham St. Studios over the last 4 years, to Newcastle West in Co. Limerick this September 20. September 20 is of course Culture Night across Ireland, an evening of free arts events for the public, so hopefully we will get a nice crowd. In addition to the works shown in The People’s Museum last December, this exhibition will feature a number of new paintings and drawings, completed over the previous 9 months or so.
I’m pretty happy with this new small painting (above), portraying Ester Redlichova’s space, which had a lovely retro style hoover (vacuum cleaner) for a time resting on an old armchair. Ester – a Czech/Irish Artist with a background in printmaking is a relatively new member to Wickham, just over a year or so, and has been a great addition. Her space is also very interesting to me – print, paint and other materials, bicycles, machines and stepladders – a wonderful variety of lines and shape!
Sincere thanks to Vicki and all involved for the invitation. Hopefully be a great night for all, looking forward to spending time in the Treaty County!
Exhibition Details Open Saturday September 21, Thursday 26, Friday 27, Saturday 28 September 12 – 4 pm. The Red Door Gallery, Gortboy, Newcastle West, County Limerick, V42 X244, Ireland.