Exhibition in Under the Oak, Main street, Mountshannon
Richard Andreucetti
Richard Andreucetti is an Irish visual artist working and living in Kildysart, in County Clare. As well as being a qualified metal fabricator, welder, draughtsman and design engineer he holds a BSc in Art History and Design 2013. His work is primarily concerned with the developing of abstract and Celtic inspired metal sculptures and wall art pieces, his main medium is copper but he is very experienced and comfortable working with many other metal alloys, as well as up-cycling discarded materials into contemporary artworks. He also designs and makes his own range of jewelry pieces as well as restoring discarded furniture into their former glory. He holds professional membership status with Visual Artists Ireland and to date he has exhibited his works in…
The Red Stables Gallery: 2019 The Peoples Art St. Stephens Green: May 2019 The Peoples Art St. Stephens Green: December 2019 The Rua Red Gallery: January 2020 Sculpture in Context: September 2020
Richard Andreucetti will be exhibiting in The Market House Gallery, Under the Oak and in Mountshannon Arts Pop Up Shop.
Fossil in Green Dimensions (mm): 610x485x25
Medium: Salvaged Copper on Birch Ply
Fianna Móra - Dimensions (mm): 615x405x25
Medium: Salvaged Copper on Plaster
Joe Griffin
Joe Griffin
I am originally from Dublin but have lived in East Clare for 25 years. Six years ago I moved to Mountshannon after retiring as a lecturer in UL. Although I have been coming to Mountshannon Arts Festival for the past 22 years I had never thought of actually doing any art myself until I started watercolour painting about four years ago. Since then I have been entranced with this medium but lately I have also started to experiment with mixed media on recycled polystyrene.
The inspiration for my work comes from what I observe around me. Magnificent cloudscapes coloured by the rising and setting sun can frequently be seen from my house. Lough Derg reflecting the surrounding scenery, and especially the ruined monastic settlement on Iniscealtra are also a wonderful source for my painting. And the lonesomeness of the Derrygoolin and Bohatch area inspire me.
This is the first time I have exhibited my work and I hope you enjoy these pieces. My thanks to the festival committee for their support.
Gerardine Wisdom
Gerardine is a local artist from just across the lake in Terryglass. Her great love is making Rush Sculptures, using rushes which she harvests herself from the lake at the bottom of her garden.
We were blessed this year to have worked in collaboration with the Portumna Shorelines festival to bring Gerardine to several local schools, to show the children how to make lanterns from willow and tissue, for Culture Night.
Lynn Kirkham
Lynn is a Master Basketmaker, Multi-media Artist and Sculptor.
Working mainly to commission, Lynn's Public Sculptures have become popular landmark pieces.
She also makes unique creations for private collectors, art lovers and community groups.
Lynn has a wide range of skills and many years experience, which she shares through courses, projects and online content. She will be holding a weaving workshop during the festival (Sunday 19th Sepetmber), more information on this workshop here