This is the closing reception held at Seamus Ennis Arts Centre of my solo exhibition, ‘Wanderings’ (Easter Snow Gallery). With guest speaker and Aosdána member, Éamon Colman who speaks about the work and his own response to it. There is an essay that he wrote which can be read at the end of the videoContinue reading “Artist Talk with Éamon Colman”
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Closest to Our Star
‘Alpha Centauri’, Oils and Cold Wax on Canvas.Titled after a star system of 3 stars that make up part of the constellation Centaurus which are the closest star system to the sun.This was an award winning painting I did as part of an online competion during the pandemic with @hamblyandhambly . It began a newContinue reading “Closest to Our Star”
The Dream Within The Dream
As part of my current solo exhibition at The Easter Snow Gallery at Seamus Ennis Arts, here is ‘The Dream Within The Dream‘. In response to a vivid dream I had one night where I thought I had woken upbut then became aware within the dream that I was dreaming. Then I realisedwhen I didContinue reading “The Dream Within The Dream”
Solo Exhibition – Wanderings
I am very pleased to announce that my solo exhibition Wanderings is now open at The Easter Snow Gallery, Seamus Ennis Arts in Naul Co. Dublin and will run until the end of November. The exhibition is also online here should you wish to view whats on the walls. Her solo exhibition will showcase newContinue reading “Solo Exhibition – Wanderings”
Experimental
After my solo exhibition in August 2021, I took a short break from the studio with the idea of coming back with fresh new ideas. It was easier said than done but I think I am back on the right path and ready to move on. I am constantly trying to push my work andContinue reading “Experimental”
‘A Way to Equilibrium’
I have a solo exhibition currently in Signal Arts, Bray Co. Wicklow which runs August 16th to the 29th. The exhibition is in the gallery and can also be viewed here where online sales are also available. This exhibition is mentored by the well known irish artist, Eamon Coleman and the show will showcase allContinue reading “‘A Way to Equilibrium’”
A Way to Equilibrium II
I began this journey in my current series of work with the working title ‘A Way to Equilibrium’ and I painted a small painting titled the same about 2 years ago where this all began. Here is my latest painting that will be the last painting to make my solo exhibition in a couple ofContinue reading “A Way to Equilibrium II”
Meditation in Time of Civil War
An invite by Hamilton Gallery, Co. Sligo, Ireland to participate in a group exhibition, responding to the poem by W.B Yeats, ‘Meditations in Time of Civil War’. The exhibition will open virtually and open to the public on Yeats Day, June 13th 2021 Written over seven sections it is replete with powerful and compelling imageryContinue reading “Meditation in Time of Civil War”
After The Rain : : Process Video
This is a small part of how a painting I painted 2019 came about. It was mostly on my phone so apologies for the low quality in parts. I have recordings of other recent work in progress from my camera that I will be putting together soon. Here is my painting, ‘After the Rain’, 40cmContinue reading “After The Rain : : Process Video”
Art Work Revisited ‘Commimication’
I’ve been revisiting this painting the past few days and as each time I looked at it, I felt it needed a different conclusion , especially because of the direction my work is going. I am more at ease with its development so I think this painting has come to a better place now… SomeContinue reading “Art Work Revisited ‘Commimication’”
Signal Open 2017
One of my paintings, ‘I Am Consumed’ selected for Signal Open 2017, 5th annual group exhibition. The show runs from August 14th to August 27th, with opening reception on Friday 14th at 7pm, Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
New Irish Art – May 2016
Lately I’ve been getting some mentions from various art resources which is a really great feeling. Thank you Laura from http://www.newirishart.com who chooses my recent painting ‘Ledge‘ as her favourite. https://www.facebook.com/groups/359979698960/permalink/10153861236198961/
Finally
‘Sublime Illusion’ Oil and mixed media on board 40cm x 40cm From my previous body of work. Finally I’m able to frame them all! All floating in black frames with nothing touching their edges. Come back in January when I will have them all uploaded, bright and shiney in their new shoes 🖼🎨 Happy Christmas!,Continue reading “Finally”
Work In Progress
This is just a detail section of a painting currently in progress where I’ve incorporated actual pieces of the natural surroundings I draw from onto the surface. Colours are that bit brighter in this piece and from a personal level, that is very significant.
Derval Freeman 