Dame Street was a buzz with Irish artist’s for the opening of Páipéar, a large-scale visual arts exhibition taking place at the recently redeveloped Central Plaza on Dame Street.
115 of Ireland’s leading artists are taking part in the colourful exhibition which has been organised by Hang Tough Contemporary. Entry is free and the show will run through to September with up to 20,000 visitors expected to attend. Spotted on the night were Artist Maser, Helen Cody, Rebekah O’Leary ,Corina Gaffey and Anthony Remedy as well as American Artist David McDermott.
Artist Peter Smyth with his work Timavo Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Claire Prouvost Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Owen De Forge with his work On a golden afternoon Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Gerard Byrne with his image of Pen Corner on Dame Street with the building pictured behind Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Aoife Scott with her work Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Eileen O’Sullivan with her work ‘Manual’ pictured at the launch of Páipéar. Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Paul McGrane with his work Roses pictured behind at the launch of Páipéar Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Artist Eileen O’Sullivan helps Artist Aaron Smyth with his picture (celtair diclithe) Memories of Shared Listening pictured behind at the launch of Páipéar Pic: Marc O’Sullivan
The exhibition has been organised by Hang Tough Contemporary, an art gallery based on Exchequer Street, Dublin. Speaking at the exhibition, gallery director, Michael ‘Rubio’ Hennigan says he invites members of the public to come and be inspired:
“Audiences can experience a museum scale show with an eclectic range of submissions, from paintings, drawings, pastel works, mixed media to collage and spray-painted pieces. It is a celebration of the artistic talent that this country has to offer and a unique opportunity to experience the works of some of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary artists in a totally unique and accessible setting. We would encourage members of the public to come and be inspired”.
The use of the building has been granted to the organisers, to host artists for the exhibition, by the real estate developers Hines. The location provides unparalleled exposure for the work of the exhibiting artists and the exhibition coincides with the Central Plaza redevelopment launch:
Aoife Scott pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy Patrick Blue pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy Artist Maser pictured at the launch of Páipéar Picture Brian McEvoy Corina Gaffey and Anthony Remedy pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy Helen Cody and Rory Murphy pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy Sarah Owens and Rachel Sexton McMullan pictured at the launch of Páipéar, Pic Brian McEvoy Rebecca Kehoe and David McDermott pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy Paula Halligan and Patrick O Sullivan pictured at the launch of Páipéar Pic Brian McEvoy
“At a time when there is such debate over spaces for artists in the city, we are deeply grateful to Hines for supporting our vision for the project. We have been working together for a number of months to transform the space into a purposely designed gallery. The location provides an incredible opportunity in terms of footfall and to coincide with the exhibition we will be hosting a number of talks and arts events throughout the summer months” remarked Rubio.
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