There are two fabulous new paintings by Maeve McCarthy in the gallery now.

Approaching Night, Brandon is a rare larger oil and tempera on panel (50 x 60 cm) and captures a North Kerry sunset.

Polke’s, Ballycastle is a smaller oil and tempera on panel (30 x 40 cm), and marks the closing of a vital pub in a small village.

July 17 to August 13, 2015

Opening Reception:  Saturday, July 18 from 6 – 8 pm.  Come meet the artist!

Michael Canning’s second solo show here features new paintings and several large drawings, all reflecting an atmosphere of stillness and wonder, an encompassing fascination with the natural world, and exceptional technique.  Canning addresses themes concerning the relationship between imagery and its meanings, matter and its transformations, history, memory and fact.

To preview work from the show, go here.

Featuring work by Catherine Barron, Oonagh Hurley, Frances Ryan, Wendy Seller, and Cara Thorpe.

June 19 to July 16, 2015

Opening Reception:  Saturday, June 20th, 6-8 pm

Since it’s invention, photography has influenced painting. This group show features work by five artists who are inspired by or appropriate photography regularly in their work. Catherine Barron and Oonagh Hurley interpret old family photographs to excavate universal memories and family narratives. Frances Ryan uses photo transfers in her paintings to create an energy or tension around what is being seen. Wendy Seller paints on photographic prints and then re-photographs them, exploring layers of symbols and fantasy.  Cara Thorpe uses a collection of her own photographs to inspire her paintings of imaginary places.

To preview images from the exhibition, go here.