Art Inspiration For Mother’s Day

Take a moment to appreciate these engaging artworks from Irish galleries capturing the maternal connections in a variety of mediums …

“The Virgin and Child” by Paolo Uccello (c1397-1475) shows a convincing portrayal of a young mother trying to keep hold of a boisterous baby. www.nationalgallery.ie, @nationalgalleryofireland

“The Artist’s Studio: Lady Hazel Lavery with her daughter Alice and stepdaughter Eileen” by John Lavery (1856-1941). www.nationalgallery.ie

“Le Corsage Noir” by Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) just after the birth of her daughter. She was unable to paint outdoors, so she experimented with the use of light and colour in her studio. www.nationalgallery.ie

Belfast-based artist Alana Barton’s paintings often explore childhood and family relationships. This painting is of the artist with her daughters. www.gormleys.ie, @gormleysgallery, @alanabartonart

Bob Quinn’s sculpture of a mother and daughter on a night out is called, “Best Night Ever.” www.gormleys.ie, @bobquinnstudio

This abstract bronze depicting a mother and child is by Ana Duncan. www.gormleys.ie, @anaduncansculpture

Wicklow-based artist Lucy Doyle’s work often depicts maternal figures and familiar domestic settings. www.thedoorwaygallery.com @thedoorwaygallery, @lucydoyleartist

Allan Wilkie describes his Swimmer series as “genre paintings based on the senses, dignifying women doing ordinary things”. @allanwilkie2

Angela Morgan’s “Suited For The Position” is typical of her work which often celebrates women through the use of colour and pattern. @angelamorganartist

Clare Langan’s photograph depicting a mother and daughter is called “Flight from the City.” www.sofinearteditions.com, @sofinearteditions, @clare.langan

Yoko Akino’s etching of two daughters, “Where the wave of Moonlight Glosses …” was inspired by WB Yeats’ poem The Stolen Child. @yoko_akino

Miriam McConnon’s “Safe House I” from her series Domestic Resistance highlights the resilience of women following conflict. www.oliviercornetgallery.com, @olivier_cornet_gallery, @miriam_mcconnon

Brian Bourke’s portrait “Mother and Daughter” reflects the maternal relationship, which has formed part of his work over the past six decades. www.claremorrisgallery.ie, @claremorris_gallery

Louise Neiland’s paintings capture the quiet yet powerful bond between mother and child, highlighting both the personal and universal aspects of their connection. www.taylorgalleries.ie, @taylorgalleries, @louiseneiland

“Looking forward” by Diarmuid Breen is part of his new exhibition “Give Me Meaning” until April 12 at Taylor Galleries. @diarmuidbreenart

One of Lee Welch’s artworks from his upcoming exhibition “Oedipus” at The Complex, which reimagines the Greek myth via paintings, print and a book. www.leewelch.com, @_leewelch_

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