Mark Francis At The Kerlin

Ranellagh Arts Centre

Last Wednesday, I popped into Ranelagh Arts Centre to see Anna Hryniewicz’s colourful paintings. I remember most Anna’s combination of bright yellow and a deep fluorescent pink in many of her paintings. Anna’s preoccupations with Astronomy and children’s daydreaming stayed with me. At least, that was how I interpreted the titles which she gave to her paintings. Going to her exhibition was worth the walk. Classy.

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Morrisson at Solomon

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Tonight, I attended the opening of Maggie Morrisson's exhibition, Atricity at Solomon Fine Art, 2 Balfe Street, Dublin 2, next to the Westbury Hotel. The Venue was packed. Everyone was chatting. There was plenty of people to meet.

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Maggie's paintings were painted in beautiful purples, pinks and yellows. They all looked summery and cheerful. Their subject matter were mainly flowers and landscapes painted in a semi abstract style. Maggie's exhibition will continue until the 20th July 2024. It is well worth seeing.

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Sheila Rennick at Kenin Kavanagh

Last Friday, I attended the opening of Sheila Rennick's exhibition at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chancery Lane, Dublin 8. The Venue was packed with a lively atmosphere. Sheila's work was full of color and life. Her exhibition called 'Bang It Out' will run until 17th June 2023.

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Gillian Lawler at the Molesworth

Yesterday evening, I attended the opening of Gillian Lawler's exhibition at the Molesworth Gallery called 'Edgelands'. Plenty of other people attended the event. Gillian's paintings appeared hazy and dream-like. The quality of light in them was quite beautiful. His exhibition will run until 20th July 2023 at 16 Molesworth Street Dublin 2.

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Victoria Morton and Merlin James at the Kerlin

Last Thursday, I attended the opening of Double Shuffle at the Kerlin Gallery, Anne's Lane, South Anne Street, Dublin D02 A028. Double Shuufle is an exhibition of work by Victoria Morton and Merlin James. The opening started at 5:00 so it took a while for the venue to fill up with people. The artwork on view consisted of paintings and wall-mounted sculptures in various media. I enjoyed viewing the large painting by Victoria Morten called 'About Listening'. It was full of color and life. Merlin's artwork was more understated. I liked his paintings titled 'Pier' and 'Sky'. Double Shuffle will run until 8th July 2023.

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Anders at Reds Gallery

I also went to the opening of Anders' exhibition 'The Art of Subtle Collection' at Reds Gallery, 21 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 D02 TK33. The venue was busy. Plenty of people came. Anders' digital artworks were colourful and detailed. My two favourite artworks were abstract compositions of rectangles and stripes executed in warm colours. Anders' exhibition will run until Wed 14th May 2025. Reds Gallery is located up a few flights of stairs but is worth the climb.

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Paul Colreavy at Zozimus

Last night, I attended the opening of Paul Colreavy’s exhibition ‘On Land And Water’ at Gallery Zozimus. His many paintings including landscapes and seascapes were atmospheric. I particularly liked his series of ‘Coastal Lowland’ and ‘Winter Shoreline’ paintings for their simplicity. The opening was relaxed and there were plenty of bits to go with the wine.  Paul’s exhibition will run until 18th May 2019 at 56 Francis St, 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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