Rita Wobbe: New Paintings

An exhibition that captures the sun and vibrancy of summer, Rita Wobbe: New Paintings, opened August 18th, with a reception to meet the artist on Saturday, August 19th..

Ebullient with colour and energy, Rita Wobbe’s abstract paintings explore tropical waters and botanical exuberance. The artist works with thick, richly textured layers of oil, sand, and other mixed media. Her marks are both sculptural and painterly, and she has recently incorporated drawing on top of her paintings, adding to their rich dimensionality.

Rita Wobbe trained as a sculptor at the Munster University of Westphalia in Germany. She immigrated to Ireland in 1988 and continued her studies at the Limerick School of Art and Design. During her Masters of Fine Art program, Wobbe’s tutors included Charles Harper ARHA and Robert Baker. She has had important solo shows at the RHA’s Ashford Gallery, Garter Lane Arts Centre, the Belltable Arts Centre, and Castlebar’s Linenhall. The artist has also exhibited in Holland and Germany.

The exhibition ran until Sunday, September 10th.