Boundary Lines at Solstice

Beautiful Future - Nov 2011

GROUP exhibition at Hive Artists Studios, Waterford

Within and Without - 13 to 29 Nov: Tramore Coastguard Arts Centre, Waterford:

WITHIN + WITHOUT was an exhibition of recent work by eight local artists: Pat Carri, Kevin Connolly, Róisín Kinsella, Darragh Lyons, Pat McArdle, Chris O’Brien Shanahan, Conor Rush and Milia Tsaoussis-Maddock.

“Within and Without” is a common theme linking the artwork, and explores the reality of an inner and outer realm. A wide range of styles reflect the artists' individual interpretations of this concept. The artwork included painting, photography and sculpture, in both ceramic and wood.

Waterford Museum of Treasures 21st December 2010 to January 3rd 2011

Was opened by historian and environmentalist Mr. Ray McGrath on 21st December. The collection includes recent oil paintings and collages that share a common theme of boundary lines. The work is inspired by drawings made while travelling across the country. Fleeting glimpses of fields and tree lines evoke the colour and contours of Ireland's countryside. The exhibition runs from 20th December to 3rd January and is open during museum hours, with free admission to the 1st floor gallery. more info ->

Window Dressing Art in a …temporary art space

Kilo’s Wholefood, Waterford - September 2010

Site specific installation of recent work, based on the ritual of harvesting and processing, in a small wholefood store in Waterford.

The collection includes mixed media sculptures, an installation of homemade fruit jelly, a photographic print of the home-grown fruit before harvest, limited edition catalogue and photographic documentation of performance art work.

Punchinello at Garter Lane Art Gallery, Waterford

27th July - 31 August, 2009

Group exhibition with Phillip Cullen, Gabriella Eviston, Ben Hennessy, Joe Moran and Chris O'Brien Shanahan. Curated by Kathleen Delaney

The natural earth colours found in the diverse flora of Fenor Bog inspired the installation “Weave”. Bog oak and hazel create a framework on which snapshots of the bog weave a visual tapestry. The tapestry is woven with different viewpoints that are linked together, creating a single artwork. Different parts remain separate, but when you see them from the distance they are one piece.

The selected photographs are part of a visual record of visits made to Fenor Bog in late 2008. Taken from the pathway during autumn and winter 2008, they include close-up abstract studies that reveal rich colours and textures. These warm earth colours are similar to traditional dyes used in Irish weaving.