Official Launch of Ranelagh Arts Summer Exhibition.
It was an honour to be selected to be part of the Ranelagh Arts Summer Exhibition with my artwork “Searching” chosen by the selection committee to be part of the show.
Curated by Monika Crowley the Summer exhibition consisted of a variety of works created by forty artists, many from the locality and also some from further afield with artists from USA, Canada and Georgia. The mix of artists all brought together under one roof in Ranelagh gave a multicultural feel to the exhibition but also united us as one group within the vibrant community that is Ranelagh.
Curation
Kudos to the selection committee and the curatorial team who created a cohesive collection of art that worked incredibly well in the newly located Ranelagh Arts Centre now on main street Ranelagh near to Ranelagh Gardens.
Ranelagh Artist
As a Ranelagh resident, that can trace my roots back 3 generations to this place, (I live in the house that my grandfather bought and my father was raised in), it has given me great pride to be part of this exhibition. Ranelagh is home to many artists and it is like a creative and cultural hub in Dublin 6 and I love being part of this art scene.
Summer Vibe in Ranelagh
With the official opening speech given by Ranelagh Arts Chair Emer O'Siochru, there was a great vibe and the large crowd of attendees spilled out on to the main street of Ranelagh after enjoying the art in the show room. With the good weather in Dublin, this art opening brought me back to my recent art residence in Spain with memories of art exhibitions and openings that I was associated with in La Casa Amarilla, Malaga where attendees would spill out on to the street of Calle Santos, glass of wine in hand.
Exhibition Sponsorship
Speaking of wine, a big thanks to event sponsor Redmonds Off Licence who sponsored the wine along with Humphreys providing additional sponsorship of the event, along with support from Dublin City Council.
The exhibtion runs until August 26th so call in and see this group show before it closes!
See further details here on the Ranelagh Arts Instagram.
Ranelagh Arts
No. 6 Ranelagh Road
Open: Tues - Sun, 12pm to 5.30pm
“Searching” by PIGSY
My artwork “Searching” was selected by committee to be included in the exhibtion.
It’s a paper study in a bespoke frame that was handcrafted by a master craftsman in Dublin 8. I’m happy to announce that this artwork is SOLD, but if you missed out on it, you can see more paper studies for sale on my website.
Exhibiting artists:
Conleth Gent
Alex Gur
Roisin Ni Ghudhir
Derval Tubridy
Ruth Egan
Mary O’Connor
Irene O’Neill
Jessica Daly
Nancy Previs
Lee Welch
Stephen Carolan
Pat Byrne
Monika Crowley
Lisa McCGann
Sergio Susperregui
Kayla Martell
“Searching” by PIGSY, on view at Ranelagh Summer Exhibtion
Maeve Stafford
Bridge Rose
Esther O’Kelly
Emmett Cathcart
Bonnie Kavanagh
Aisling Roche
Inga Ryan
John Murray
Hugh McClean
Anne Cooney
Helen Blair
Eoin Byrne
PIGSY
Barbara Kelly
Teri Farrell
Daniel McKeon
Brian Gallagher
Niall Lowney
Paula Farrell
Gerhardt Gallagher
Kevin McSherry
Joan Kilfeather
Maria Ginnity
Paula O'Riordan
Margot Galvin
Daniel Lipstein
More Summer Exhibitions
If you missed seeing the PIGSY work at this exhibition, the next group show opening is a Slow Lane Gallery presentation “Larbi” in Gallery X on Hume Street, With guest curator Dino Notaro, I will be showcasing some weird and wonderful artworks. The PIGSY pieces that have been selected are very raw and quite different from most of the pieces I exhibit. They will push the viewer out of their comfort zone as they experience the unexpected PIGSY art that for this show makes serious moves away from the mainstream art I normally present.
