Frank Lewis Exhibition
'Place & Passion ', an exhibition of paintings by Michael Downes, Paul Downey, Fred Gruizinga, Michael McCarthy and Tina Reed-Mullen will run at the Frank Lewis Gallery from until August 4th, 2007.
The Gallery hosted a fabulous official opening on a recent Tuesday evening, with Dolores Croke-Daly on harp singing some of Thomas Moore's melodies. The opening also included music by flautists Rhonda & Laura Daly.
The artists' work in the exhibition draws inspiration from the geography and history of Killarney. 'The Mountain Pool by Michael McCarthy captures the essence of the classical landscape that has drawn visitors to Killarney for over 250 years. It's a beautiful depiction of a woodland scene featuring a red-deer drinking.
Much of Killarney's mythology begins with the great chieftain O'Donoghue of Ross Castle and the eponymous painting by Fred Gruizinga recalls Killarney's long archaeological story, its fabulous history and, of course, it's folklore. 'Deora De' (literally the tears of God) is an Irish name for fuchsia. Tina Reed-Mullen's textured close-up emphasizes the luxuriantly rich colour contrast between the fuchsia's red and purple flowers and its deep green leaves.
In 'Watching the Weather' Jim Kinch focuses on an Irish obsession. But then if you earned your living in a canvas covered, light wood-framed boat on the edge of the broad Atlantic, then you would very carefully watch the weather too, for to ignore the weather could, quite literally, be a matter of life and death.
Sport is a particular passion of the Irish and Paul Downey's 'Cheltenham Champion Hurdle' illustrate admirably why the power and speed of horse racing is such a heart-stopping experience for so many Irish people.
Michael Downes' picture 'Slea Head' explores the unique influence the beautiful Kerry landscape has stimulated the creative muses.
If you would like to be similarily stimulated call into the Frank Hayes Gallery in 6 Bridewell Lane, Killarney. For more information please call 064 31108 or email info@franklewisgallery.com
The Gallery hosted a fabulous official opening on a recent Tuesday evening, with Dolores Croke-Daly on harp singing some of Thomas Moore's melodies. The opening also included music by flautists Rhonda & Laura Daly.
The artists' work in the exhibition draws inspiration from the geography and history of Killarney. 'The Mountain Pool by Michael McCarthy captures the essence of the classical landscape that has drawn visitors to Killarney for over 250 years. It's a beautiful depiction of a woodland scene featuring a red-deer drinking.
Much of Killarney's mythology begins with the great chieftain O'Donoghue of Ross Castle and the eponymous painting by Fred Gruizinga recalls Killarney's long archaeological story, its fabulous history and, of course, it's folklore. 'Deora De' (literally the tears of God) is an Irish name for fuchsia. Tina Reed-Mullen's textured close-up emphasizes the luxuriantly rich colour contrast between the fuchsia's red and purple flowers and its deep green leaves.
In 'Watching the Weather' Jim Kinch focuses on an Irish obsession. But then if you earned your living in a canvas covered, light wood-framed boat on the edge of the broad Atlantic, then you would very carefully watch the weather too, for to ignore the weather could, quite literally, be a matter of life and death.
Sport is a particular passion of the Irish and Paul Downey's 'Cheltenham Champion Hurdle' illustrate admirably why the power and speed of horse racing is such a heart-stopping experience for so many Irish people.
Michael Downes' picture 'Slea Head' explores the unique influence the beautiful Kerry landscape has stimulated the creative muses.
If you would like to be similarily stimulated call into the Frank Hayes Gallery in 6 Bridewell Lane, Killarney. For more information please call 064 31108 or email info@franklewisgallery.com
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