Art Inspiration: Escape To The Sea
The sea beckons …
Kerry by Pamela de Bri is part of her new body of work exploring Ireland’s offshore islands and their unique stories. www.kilcockartgallery.ie www.pameladebri.com
Seascape by Brenda Malley; look out for her series of seascapes in an exhibition in October. www.trinitygallery.ie
Donabate by Emily McCormack was commissioned by Cairn Homes to launch their new housing development, Hampden Hill. Emily’s paintings capture the beauty and serenity of the Donabate coastline. www.emilymccormack-artist.ie
David Fox’s Martello Tower Donabate continues his exploration between the natural world and built environment. www.oliviercornetgallery.com
Nickie Hayden’s Sentinel, part of her “Safe Harbour” series, explores the idea of guidance. www.oliviercornetgallery.com
Eoin Mac Lochlainn’s Ceo no.22 is part of a series of seascapes and empty skies symbolising the possibilities and promise of a new life for the Irish diaspora. www.oliviercornetgallery.com
Bridget Flinn’s paintings are distinctive for their semi-abstracted, close-cropped representation. Sunshine and Showers is part of a new exhibition this summer. www.solomonfineart.ie
Pool Party by Helen O’Sullivan-Tyrrell, whose subjects range from portraiture to still life and landscapes; often imbued with art-historical references. www.solomonfineart.ie
Forty Foot by John Short reflects his unconventional sketchbook studies and compositions. www.solomonfineart.ie
Yoko Akino’s Sail on Silver Moon is an etching and aquatint. www.sofinearteditions.com
Santina Doherty’s The Tide Is Out reflects her emotive response to landscape that focuses on colour. www.sofinearteditions.com
Artist Observing Moonrise From the Sea by Niall Naessens. www.sofinearteditions.com
Donald Teskey’s The Hour Before Dawn lithograph articulates the elemental force of nature. www.solomonfineart.ie
Kelvin Mann’s Ireland is an intaglio and woodblock etching with gold leaf. www.solomonfineart.ie
George Petrie (1790-1866), Dún Aonghasa, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co Galway. www.nationalgallery.ie
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (1831-1917) Waves Breaking on the Rocks, Kilkee, c.1890. www.nationalgallery.ie
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