Figurative Art - Blog Posts

John Behan at Solomon

Tonight, I attended the packed opening of John Behan's exhibition 'Walking Into Eternity' at Solomon Fine Art, Balfe Street, Dublin 2 D02 T802. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Meeting John was a pleasure.

🗣👤👥🧟‍♂️🧟

My favourite sculpture, that I had managed to view, was 'Parkavera Oar Boat' 2024 due to its minimalist design. I also liked 'Van Gogh's Boots on Chair' 2024 and 'Van Gogh's Boots' 2024 because of their striking simplicity. 'The Citizen' was to me, the most humorous and likely artwork. John's exhibition will run until 16th Nov 2024. It was well worth the effort to attend.

🚢 🚣‍♀️ 🛥 🚣

Eyeballs. 👀

Salvatore of Lucan at Kevin Kavanagh

Tonight, I attended the opening of Salvatore's exhibition at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chancery Lane, Dublin 8. The event was well attended and had a lively atmosphere.

Salvatore's paintings came in different shapes and sizes. One painting called 'Tiny Nude' was just 5 cm x 5 cm. My favourite painting was shaped like a heart with the title 'Heart Shaped Canvas'. Its subject matter featuring a bottom was simple and clever. Another painting which was circular had what I considered the humorous title of 'Mother With A Bad Back'. Most of Salvatore's paintings formated in the usual rectangles and squares measured up to 150 cm x 150 cm. His exhibition called 'Fancy Situations will run until 29th June 2024.

Eyeballs 👀

Robert Ballagh At Gorry

I also attended the opening of Robert Ballagh's exhibition at the Gorey Gallery, 20 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 last night. This opening was likewise very busy.

I particularly liked Robert's self-portraits. They were well executed and observed. His exhibition will continue onto the 3rd May 2024.

Eyeballs 👀

Mick O'Dea at Molesworth

Last night, I attended the very popular opening of Mick O'Dea's exhibition 'What Is The Stars?' at the Molesworth Gallery, 16 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Mick's paintings were a nice size; not too large or small. There was a lovely sense of light and shadow in their compositions.

Each painting protrayed actors preparing to go on stage or undertaking dress rehearsals. The plays in question were Sean O'Casey's trilogy, 'The Plough and the Stars', The Shadow of a Gunman' and 'Juno and the Paycock' all performed at the Druid Theatre.

My favourite painting was called 'Direction' which featured a pub scene. It was full of life and drama that centered around a barman behind a counter. Mick's exhibition will run until 15th May 2024.

Eyeballs 👀

☘ 🍀 ☘ 🍀

Egan At The Solomon

I attended the opening of Margaret Egan's exhibition and the launching of her book at Solomon Fine Art, Balfe Street, Dublin 2 next to the Westbury Hotel. Her exhibition called 'The Mythic Stories of Life and Landscape' will continue until 30th March 2024. The Venue was packed and had a lively atmosphere. Her paintings painted on acrylic on linen were atmospheric. I particularly liked the paintings which included figures like 'The Poignant Music of Life' or 'The Landscape of our Inner World'.

Eyeballs 👀

Dáire Lynch at Gallery X

I saw the opening of Dáire Lynch's exhibition at Gallery X, 11 Hume Street, Dublin called 'The Light Falls Softly'. The venue was packed. There were many paintings on view which ranged in size and content. However, most of Dáire's paintings were figurative in genre. I particularly liked his large blue paintings each featuring a single figure with a patterned background. Dáire's exhibition will only run for another week.

Classy.

The Male Form

Vilho Sjöström Finland, 1873-1944

"Male Figure" 1897

Oil and charcoal on canvas

Artist: @artvolegov Vladimir Volegov She walks in beauty Oil on canvas 65 x 100 cm https://www.instagram.com/calmerra/p/BvUSJwjDrpX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wi94i7392211