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Our Kinsale Arts Week 2008 exhibition
- 12th - 20th July
- Ballinspittle, West Cork, Ireland ..

Hi!

We are a group of artists & craftspeople from in & around Kinsale, West Cork, Ireland.

Our Exhibition in the Community Hall, Ballinspittle,will be open from Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th July - 10am to 6pm - featuring a wide range of original craft and artworks, all of which may be purchased.

Here's a brief introduction to the artists and their work
- but for the full story, why not come along, visit us,
and talk to the artists themselves?

 

The Artists

Adrian Brentnall - Stained & fused glass www.inspired-glass.com adrian@inspired-glass.com Ballydehob, Co Cork. 028 37593 "I work in stained and fused glass - creating everything from stunning dichroic jewellery, through colourful suncatchers, angels, tealights and bowls, to larger windows, lamps and panels. Every piece is a one-off, and I am happy to discuss commissions."

Adrienne Kelly - Jewellery maker didene@eircom.net 087-7815670 "I create unique handcrafted jewellery using dichroic glass, precious metal clay and semi-precious beadwork. One-off pieces or sets designed by appointment to compliment your outfits for those special occasions (weddings, christenings etc.)"

Alison Hogan-Gough - Artist Ringabella, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork alison.hogangough@yahoo.ie Tel. 087 9800394 "Working in 2 & 3-D, I produce ink drawings of landscapes and seascapes. My 3-D work combines handcrafted porcelain with natural materials such as Irish oak and beech."

Ann O'Leary - Artist kilnacloona@eircom.net phone 021-4778386 / 087-9610409 "I paint mainly in watercolours and choose to record ordinary domestic scenes in a variety of still life settings. I also portray nature that surrounds me through landscape...dream-like watercolours of early morning dew drenched fields, or a precise rendering of ivy as it drips from a white washed wall. I also explore the world through abstract compositions, through the medium of screen-printing. The hard-edge quality can reflect my interpretation of the world around me, in a controlled manner. The precision of the printed image, of a loose painterly brush-stroke is a contrast that I like to explore. I trained at the Cork College of Art and the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. I specialised in Fine-Art Painting and Print-Making. I have exhibited in Wexford and Dublin in group shows. I currently teach Art,Craft and Design in Kinsale Community School."

Claire Keating - Photographic Artist clairekeatingartist@gmail.com m: 0872786504 "This work explores the boundaries of representation. Through masquerading we take on a different identity, thus it is the Masquerade which creates the illusion. The models in these images are located within 20th century paintings and the effect was achieved in collaboration with makeup artists. Through new technology and the fragmentation of these portraits I am further exploring the nuances of the female 'painted' face and the representation of women. My B&W images, entitled Beach Games and Misty Waters are an exploration of alternative views of the 'seaside', which in turn offers an escape for me from my usual constructed imagery. I was born in Dublin and studied Photography and Digital Arts at the University of Westminster, London, where I also undertook post graduate research in Photographic Arts."

Dorota Niczejewska - Artist/Photographer email : nicze1@o2.pl - Garrettstown, Co.Cork phone: 021 4778873 / 087 9483958 "I was born in Poland and now live and work in Garrettstown, Co. Cork. I am a Visual Artist, self-taught, my interests include painting, drawing and photography. My works explore a wide range of subjects but in each piece, I aims to produce an image which is to the best of my capabilities. I believe that an artist should continuously strive for excellence. During Kinsale Arts Week, I will show a selection of photographs, paintings and drawings. I am available for commissions."

Deirdre Leddin - Artist deirdre.leddin@gmail.com Dooneen Upper, Old Head, Kinsale. m.087 2308950 "In my work I explore flowers, seascapes and other sources of interest - using watercolour on textured surface as means of expressing my response to the subject."

Delphine Arnault - Artist/Illustrator www.delphinearnault.com delphinearnault@gmail.com 0876551280 "I did a diploma in Illustration and Advertising in France and moved to Ireland five years ago. I am currently illustrating a childrens' book for a publisher in Cork, my mediums are watercolor and acrylic. My paintings are mainly characters coming from an imaginary world. I have my own range of illustrated cards; they can be purchased in Cork. Commissions welcome! "

Fiona Calnan - Artist Toadstool Cottage, Ballinspittle, Kinsale, Co Cork m:087 7844 902 www.fionacalnan.com " I specialise in drawing using graphite, pencil and mixed media with particular attention paid to exploring how expression can function within technical boundaries. My work alternates between representational and abstract as a means of making that exploration. I also teach drawing from beginners to advanced - please contact me for details of my latest classes!

Fraser Curl - Aromacandles Dunmanway. phone 086 8155872 email suzannejan45@yahoo.co.uk "I make unique, handcrafted, candles in a wide range of colours and scents. These beautiful candles are made in various sizes and shapes and all have a long burning time."

JP Simpson - Photographer Hackettstown,Killbritain,Co Cork craziehead_surfboards@yahoo.ie m:087 2408564 "I'm mainly a surf photographer shooting part-time for 'Fins' magazine (Ireland's first and only surf sports magazine). In addition, I am also interested in more 'artistic' photographs."

Lydia Walsh-Yildirim - Jewellery maker Apt 2, 4 Church St., Cork city - phone 087-7473241 lydiawalsh80@hotmail.com "I hand-make one-off pieces of jewelery - necklaces, bracelets and earrings for everyday wear/ special occasions. I also make to order. I use the finest quality semi-precious gem stones in my work and enjoy working with their many healing properties eg. lavastone, topaz, rose quartz, moonstone etc. If you wish, I may design a piece, having seen your outfit/material colour and can custom make whatever your heart desires!"

Noreen O'Callaghan - Photographer noreenocallaghan@gmail.com www.noreenocallaghan.com Dunkereen, Innishannon, Co Cork - Phone 087 2403806 "My images combinine my love of the underwater world with my love of traditional, hand-printed, black and white prints."

Patrick O'Dwyer - Artist access2theweb@yahoo.co.uk - Glenarousk, Castlelyons, Co. Cork Phone 025 36297 / 086 3809188 I was always interested in art, but the day job in accountancy took priority in order to pay the mortgage and college fees etc. However in 2002 health dictated a change in career and so I decided to follow my first love, as an artist. My preferred medium is oils, and I am adept at using a palette knife to create texture. This is essential for seascapes, animals, buildings,etc. My love of nature is especially reflected in the peace and tranquillity of the seascapes. I also give art demonstrations.

Tranquility Painters - Art Group demrie@eircom.net - Kilgoblain, Ballinadee, Bandon, Co Cork Phone 021 4778327 (Margret Dempsey) Tranquility Painters are a group from the Old Head, Ballinspittle, Ballinadee, Innishannon & Riverstick areas who come together each Friday to paint under the guidance of Maureen Cahill. There are 12 members - landscapes and still life are the main themes with the medium oil on canvas. We have been together for about 4 years and had a successful exhibition two years ago in Kinsale. Our work is heavily influenced by the surrounding seascapes, rocks and woodland of the coastal region.

How to find us Map / Contact / Phone 087 7844 902 Kinsale Arts Week website