November 30th – December 20th 2007
Presence: An exhibition of leading Irish Artists Associated with Limerick
Alan BOARDMAN , Michael CANNING, Diana COPPERWHITE, Carl DORAN, Pat FITZPATRICK, Maurice FOLEY, Gavin HOGG, Gillian KENNY, Áine NIC GIOLLA CODA, Catríona O'CONNOR, Mark O'KELLY, Gerry O'MAHONY, Amy O'RIORDAN, Melanie O'ROURKE, Deirdre A POWER, Philip RYAN, John SHINNORS, Donald TESKEY, Maighread TOBIN
Limerick City Gallery of Art is delighted to present Presence, a major exhibition of new works by leading Irish Artists associated with Limerick. This selected group of exciting artists, represents a diverse range from the most distinguished established artists, to the fresh and cutting edge. Presence shows the extent and diversity of Irish contemporary art, juxtaposing contemporary painting with drawing and photographic media.
Presence gives Limerick audiences the opportunity to enjoy the newest work by a range of exciting artists, just in time for the Christmas season! Presence is the first of a trilogy of annual Christmas exhibitions, LCGA hopes to bring together many other exciting Limerick associated artists to form future Presences.
Painting is well represented in Presence though many styles and approaches. Limerick has a consistent reputation of producing many fine painters, Presence presents an indicative range of the diversity of this group. Following the strong tradition of Irish landscape painting, the coastline and landscape of the mid west appear in Presence through many guises. Also included in the selection are some intimate photographic portraits and exquisite drawings, reflecting LCGA’s particular focus. A glance at the artists CVs will indicate their wide international engagement with art world, many of whom have recently practiced and exhibited in US, Canada, China, London and widely in Europe.
