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Other Worlds: A Travel Diary – 26 October

SuellaHolland — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:42:42 +0000

Other Worlds: A Travel Diary

7.30pm
Thursday 26th October 2017
Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co Meath

Evening Lecture – part of The Otherworld Hall exhibition

The Otherworld Hall
Aoibheann Greenan, Seán Hillen, Seán Lynch, Lucy McKenna, Tadhg McSweeney, Doireann Ní Ghrioghair, Nano Reid

Including opening talk, Other Worlds: A Travel Diary

Join writer and documentary-maker Manchán Magan during the opening of The Otherworld Hall for a captivating journey through some of the elusive other worlds – mythological, physical, historical, cultural and archaeological – that he’s encountered on his travels, both in Ireland and abroad.

An Essence of Presence Exhibition: 13 October

SuellaHolland — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:50:17 +0000

An Essence of Presence: a photographic exhibition by Suella Holland

Launch night: 8.00pm, Friday 13th October
Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Moate, Co Westmeath.

Runs until December 14th

Just as a picture taken off a wall leaves a mark behind, so too do people by their absence. Personal belongings abandoned, a page turned at the corner as a bookmark, sheets left on the bed ready for sleeping in, LPs on the record player, clothes hanging in the wardrobe ready to wear – all of these items leave an essence of presence – a residual feeling in the atmosphere almost like a memory. It is this presence of lives lived and memories made that photographer Suella Holland has expertly and carefully captured for her exhibition in Tuar Ard. With over 183,000 unlived-in properties in Ireland according to Census 2016 it makes you wonder, where did everybody go?
Admission free, all welcome.
with Guest Speaker: Michelle Boyle

About the Artist :
Born in Dublin, Suella Holland grew up in Navan, Co Meath. She studied photography in DIT and graduated in 1993. Suella has exhibited regularly with various arts and photography groups and toured her first solo exhibition, ‘Stories That Remain Untold’ in 2015/16. Suella is a member of Meath Arts Group and works at The Gallery Press, Loughcrew and lives in County Cavan with her family.

In her work she explores the textures and depths of colour in dereliction and the hidden world and the beauty that lies behind things which have been forgotten. Her artistic journey is documented on her Facebook page Forsaken Ireland. https://www.facebook.com/ForsakenEire/

Earth to Air exhibition: Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition 2017

SuellaHolland — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 17:43:32 +0000

Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition” Earth to Air” show.

There are only a few days left to see the show. The last day is Tues 10th October.

‘Earth to Air’ is presented over a range of media, including oils, acrylics, pastels, ceramics, etching and a variety of printing techniques with artists Orla Kaminska, Edith Poole, Helena Johnston, Joanna Szlugaj-Zacharska, Vladislav Curfew Dainovski, Marta Ozog, Ernada Husic, Ula Retzlaff, Marysia Harasimowicz, Anna Hryniewicz and Pat Donnelly.

Gallery Opening Times until Tues 10th October

Mon, Tues : 12.00 – 3.00 and 5.00 – 8.00 pm

Sat & Sun 12.00 – 5.00 only
Venue: In-spire Gallerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition brochure

‘Dream Lives’ Exhibition by Simon McDermott: 10 October – 14 November

SuellaHolland — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 09:14:43 +0000

Dream Lives is a collection of new photographs by Meath based artist, Simon McDermott. His current photo work is inspired by the world of dreams. The mysterious imagery of this intangible world is an area which Simon is currently exploring in this series.
The images in this collection deal with the symbolism of certain dreams as well as recurring dreams which the artist has experienced. These photographic representations are an attempt to scratch at the surface of this world and pose questions about potential meaning and the very existence of these dreams.
The role of memory in the visual representation of dreams is also an area which interests the artist. Some of these images utilize digital manipulation which is reflective of the very synthetic nature of dreaming in the human mind.

Meath Beo Music Event: 4 September

SuellaHolland — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:02:41 +0000

Meath Beo celebrates the rich cultural traditions alive in Co. Meath.
Launching in the stunning St. Patricks Church at the Hill of Tara ,
7.00pm
Monday, September 4th
Limited seating available.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/meath-beo-celebrating-irish-tradition-tickets-37030857291

SuellaHolland — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:12:48 +0000

Meath Youth Arts Group
and
Youth Work Ireland Meath Music Group

launch their exhibition

Stereotribes

in Solstice Arts Centre

on Saturday 12th August at 6.30pm

All welcome

Surveyor Exhibition Launch: 1 July

SuellaHolland — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:26:54 +0000

The sixth annual SURVEYOR exhibition presents a selection of current contemporary visual arts throughout County Meath. SURVEYOR serves to support, value and encourage artists in the development of their practice and creative career.

We are delighted to continue the Solstice Visual Arts Award of €1,500 for a single artist exhibiting in SURVEYOR.

Opening Saturday 1st July, 2.30 p.m.

Sean Hillen at Hinterland: 25 June

SuellaHolland — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:43:25 +0000

6.15pm
Sunday 25 June 2017,
Venue: Duke Brothers Gallery (Market Street), Kells

Photomontage artist Sean Hillen will be talking about his work in a space bedecked with some of the most celebrated examples of that work.

Price €0.00

https://www.hinterland.ie/p-66-sean-hillen.aspx

Hinterland Festival Kells: 23-25 June

SuellaHolland — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:39:52 +0000

Hinterland Festival

This is the first Hinterland Festival, a chance to build on four years of fruitful association with our mentors in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, and an opportunity to forge our own path.

The word ‘hinterland’ is suggestive of something that is not merely metropolitan, something ‘beyond the pale’, mysterious, imaginative, challenging and, perhaps, just a little provocative. To reach any hinterland involves a journey. Ours is no exception. We invite you to accompany us. There will be lots of laughter, discussion, music, and a little bit of magic, along the way.

Bí pairteach linn, le do thoil.

Hinterland Festival Team

https://www.hinterland.ie/m-1-hinterland-festival-2017.aspx?resetfilters=true

The Red Ribbon Exhibition: 21-25 June

SuellaHolland — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 06:53:30 +0000