Luke Kelly By Vera Klute

Leah Beggs at Solomon

Just attended the opening of Leah Begg's exhibitions 'Everything Smells Different When It Rains' at Solomon Fine Art, Balfe St., Dub 2 D02 T802. The venue was packed with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Leah's paintings were filled with glowing swirling colors. Her exhibition will run until 2nd March 2024.

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Richard Gorman at the Kerlin

I had also attended the opening of Richard Gorman's exhibition 'Dalkey' at the Kerlin Gallery. His colourful paintings, executed in oil on linen, were full of energy. I couldn't pick a favourite painting. Richard's exhibition will run until 9th April 2020 at the Kerlin Gallery, Anne's Lane, South Anne Street and Lane and Street, Dublin 2.

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Michael Quane at Solomon Fine Art

Last night, I attended the opening of Michael Quane's exhibition 'Belonging' at Solomon Fine Art, Balfe Street, Dublin 2 D02 T802. This event was packed. I had plenty of people to talk to. Michael had carved his sculptures in limestone and marble. His figurative pieces were full character and life. I loved his Nabresino Head Study carved from Nabresina- light limestone due to its simplicity and clean lines. To my eye, it appeared monumental and would suit being carved to a much larger scale. Other artworks that I liked included 'Taurus Bouyancy' and 'indigenous', both carved from Bordiglio marble, due to their smooth finish, rounded shapes and warm grey colour. I was fascinated to learn from Michael that some areas of a stone block are harder than others. One has to adapt to this variation of hardness in stone as one carves it. Michael's exhibition will run until 19th Oct 2024. It was well worth going.

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Oliver Sears Gallery

Last Thursday, I attended the opening of Sarah Walker’s exhibition ‘The Drawings On The Sky’ at the Oliver Sears Gallery, 29 Molesworth St, Dub 2. I enjoyed it very much and particularly loved her tapestries featuring a single tree like ‘Red Tree’, ‘Mauve Tree’ and ‘Spring Tree’. Sarah’s exhibition will run until 22nd June. The opening itself was well attended. I also had a quick look at the work of Jose Maria Yague Manzanares but it did not appeal to me. His exhibition is called ‘Wolf’ and will run to 22nd June Classy

Sheltered Charity at the Copper House

This evening, I saw the exhibition Sheltered Charity Through The Arrs held at the Copper House Gallery, St. Kevin’s Cottages, off Symge St., Dub 8. A wide variety of work to view in a nice atmosphere with good music. The exhibition is in support of the Peter Mc Verry Trust and will continue tomorrow from 11.00 am - 5.30 pm.

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Sinead Ni Mhaonaigh at the Kerlin

Tonight, I attended the opening of Sinead Ni Mhaonaigh's exhibition 'Teorainn' at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery. I enjoyed viewing her paintings especially the more hazy ones with less detail. The venue was busy with a relaxed atmosphere. Sinead's exhibition will run until 29th Feb 2020 at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chanery Lane, Dub 8.

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Michael Wann at the Solomon

Tonight, I attended the opening of Michael Wann's exhibition 'The Old Grieving Fields' at Solomon Fine Art, Balfe Street, Dublin 2. I enjoyed looking at his many drawings done in charcoal on paper. He had created most of his artworks in a nice compact size from 23 x 30 cm to 70 x 60 cm.

I will discuss my favourite drawings starting with 'Omens/Crows Arriving'. It appeared quite eye-catching with all the passing birds in flight.

Omens/Crows Arriving by Muchael Wann

His 'Controlled Explosion' was the most dramatic image in his exhibition.

Controlled Explosion by Michael Wann

I liked his attention to detail in his road images.

The Old Work Road by Michael Wann

The High Bog Road by Michael Wann

A joy to view. Both artworks were small and hung in their own alcove with a third artwork that was similar in dimensions and subject matter.

I found this image to be evocative.

Aerial 3, Night Visions by Michael Wann

It reminded me of a dystopian vision of the future with fires burning in the distance under a dark sky.

Then there was the striking composition of helicopters flying in loose formation.

Recon by Michael Wann

I liked the short title. It added a sense of storytelling to this image.

Michael's exhibition will run until 1st Mar 2025. It was well worth seeing it.

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