‘Contemporary Art of Northern Ireland #5’
07 September 2024 - 05 October 2024
Island Arts Centre, Lisburn & Gallery 545 ONLINE
FREE
The Island, Lisburn BT27 4RL
Open Monday – Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm
Always open online at www.gallery545.com
ART ONLINE - The exhibition has now ended but you can see other works by these and other artists on the artists' pages
Gallery 545 in collaboration with the Island Arts Centre presents this annual major exhibition of contemporary art of Northern Ireland, featuring over twenty accomplished artists and a large and diverse selection of exciting artworks.
‘Contemporary Art of Northern Ireland’, now in its fifth edition, continues to showcase and celebrate emerging and more established artists based in the region, who have achieved recognition locally and internationally. These artists create unique artworks exploring and drawing inspiration from different themes, ideas, traditions, and techniques.
The wide art selection on display has been curated to reflect the diversity and originality of the artists’ creativity. Arranged in two galleries, the numerous artworks encompass vibrant abstracts, atmospheric landscape paintings, works inspired by the beauty of nature, fascinating figures, intriguing photos, exquisite glass art, textile gems, and remarkable sculptures.
Viewers are invited to take a visual journey through the galleries to discover artists and art, and appreciate the wealth of talent in Northern Ireland.
The featured artists are Lisa Ballard, Justė Bernotaitė, Ronan Bowes, Majella Clancy, Craig Donald, Ray Duncan, Emma Fitzpatrick, Spencer Glover, Karl Hagan, Elham Hemmat, Eamonn Higgins, Ashely B. Holmes, Janet Keith, Patricia Kelly, Louise Lennon, Judith Logan, Alison Lowry, Sinead McKeever, Sarah McWilliams, Tracey McVerry, Maria Perry, Latisha Reihill and Anushiya Sundaralingam.
All the artists are represented by Gallery 545, and this exhibition is curated by Francesca Biondi, the gallery's Art Director & Curator.
The artworks are available to view and purchase in person at the Island Arts Centre, or online at www.gallery545.com. For sales and enquiries, you can talk to the staff at the centre, or contact Francesca Biondi, hello@gallery545.com / 07960 130414.
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Exhibition image: Lisa Ballard, Dark Sea and Rocks, 2024, oil and spray paint on canvas, 102 x 76 x 4 cm
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Sneak Preview
Alison Lowry, Berry, 2023, pate de verre (polished) 24 ct gold, diameter 18 cm x height 12 cm
Eamonn Higgins, Meditation, 2024, bronze sculpture, unique, 10 x 37 x 10 cm
Anushiya Sundaralingam, Flax III, 2024, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm
Latisha Reihill, Break of Day, 2023, oil, acrylic and other media on canvas, 50 x 50 x 4 cm