Ger Kieran: Vast Spaces

VAST SPACES
28th April- 9th May, 2006
arthaven gallery, crosshaven, co. cork


“Vast Spaces” is the inspired title of this exhibition of paintings by Geraldine Kieran. The work reflects the artist’s very personal response to her surroundings of the countryside and waters of West Cork and Kinsale. Geraldine responds to the stimuli of colour, form and space which give these paintings their impression of simplicity and quietness. These are expressive works, painted with energy in a loose, painterly fashion, conveying to the viewer feelings of solace and escape.

in celebration of growing

"Moccasin Flowers" by Mary Oliver

All my life,
so far,
I have loved
more than one thing,

including the mossy hooves
of dreams, including'
the spongy litter
under the tall trees.

In spring
the moccasin flowers
reach for the crackling
lick of the sun

and burn down. Sometimes,
in the shadows,
I see the hazy eyes,
the lamb-lips

of oblivion,
its deep drowse,
and I can imagine a new nothing
in the universe,

the matted leaves splitting
open, revealing
the black planks
of the stairs.

But all my life--sofar--
I have loved best
how the flowers rise
and open, how

the pink lungs of their bodies
enter the fore of the world
and stand there shining
and willing--the one

thing they can do before
they shuffle forward
into the floor of darkness, they
become the trees.

April 2006: Hifilutin Flute Quartet

Hifilutin

…are Kate Chisholm, Katrina Emtage, Eilis O’ Sullivan,
Maria Mulcahy

Flute, alto flute, bass flute and piccolo


As luck would have it, Christmas 2005, four fabulous female flautists fell into each other’s company. Over coffee and croissants an animated conversation took place and the flute quartet Hifilutin was formed.


The four have performed as individuals across the globe, freelancing with major orchestras and ensembles, including appearances at The Edinburgh and Salzburg Festivals whilst fulfilling busy schedules as soloists throughout their native countries of Australia, Scotland and Ireland.


This truly international combination of enthusiastic professionals is reflected in the wide-ranging repertoire offered by “Hifilutin”, from medieval to modern, from the classic to the unexpected.

The programme will include:

Vivaldi's Spring, Gershwin, Telemann, Beethoven and many other novelties for Flute!

Performance will take place in the gallery on Friday 7th April @ 8pm

tickets €12 including a glass of nice wine

April 2006: Brendan Butler

"inscape"

"Drawing, Painting and Art itself has been a hugely significant part of my life from an early age and plays an integral part of who I am as a person."
In 2001 a young graduate of The Crawford College of Art & Design began a remarkable and deeply personal journey through the palette. Motivated from a compulsion to create images that explore the imagined landscapes of Ireland and beyond, Brendan Butler has spent the last number of years tenaciously refining a personal thesis that now culminates in this extraordinary collection of work. Butler’s total immersion in his practise over the years has brought with it a maturity and confidence rarely seen in such a young artist. Arthaven is delighted to unveil, for the first time, the work of Brendan Butler.

Biography
Born in Waterford, Brendan Butler graduated from The Crawford College of Art & Design in 2001. He was the happy recipient of the Back Water Art bursary prize in 2001. Among others his work has been selected for The Opera House and Imperial Hotel Private Collections. He has participated in numerous group shows, and has continued a remarkably prolific practice since graduating from Art College.


“Inscape” runs from 31st March until 11th April.

Arthaven
Lower road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork t: 021 4833601 e: info@havenartists.com
www.havenartists.com

March 4th 2006: The Polskadots

The Polksadots,on Saturday 4th @ 1930hrs
A fusion blend of world rhythms from Bulgaria, Russia, South America, Turkey and Scandinavia, The Polskadots deliver a dynamic and rich combination of powerful instrumentals on fiddle, box, mandolin and percussion, interspersed with soulful Eastern European songs. What emerges from this lively consortium of musical talent is an energetic journey which charts its way through far off, colourful, and alluring lands.

Based in Cork, they have been drawing the masses of serious music enthusiasts to The Tiki Lounge most Tuesdays since their formation last year where a captive and riveted audience crowd in and move with the Polskadot’s wagon.

They have just cut their 1st demo which will help then take their music further a field. The band members are…Marja, fiddle... Pia, accordion... George,mandolin... Cat,drum,egg and vocals Eileen, guitar/vocals and a bit of drum

Tickets: €8 including complimentary glass of wine.

March 2006: Eileen Healy Exhibition

About the Artist…

“Drawing from life is the backbone of my work. As an artist it is essential to my process."

Eileen Healy is predominantly a figurative artist who works mainly in pastel and oil. The paintings she creates are very direct and honest portraits of people who sit for her in her studio.
"I really enjoy working from life. I am attracted to the immediacy and freshness of recreating on paper or board what is in front of me. I work with models who provide me with an opportunity to express my artistic language through them".
In her portraits she depicts people from all walks of life and cultures simply seated in a chair or standing. Some drawings are full length portraits, a new departure for her.
For many years Eileen has been a strong believer in the practice of drawing from the nude and some fine examples are included in this show.Eileen has exhibited her work through Ireland and abroad both in solo exhibitions and several selected shows.
She is also a part time drawing tutor at the Crawford College, Cork.

Exhibition runs 3-14 March, 2006

February 2006: Sprucing up for Spring

In celebration of the stretch in the evenings, the beginning of more clement times, and happily, the continuing success of Munster's newest gallery, Arthaven presents

Sprucing up for Spring!

They say that any flowers that poke thrie heads out at this time of year have their loins well girded and are tough as boots. So too are the local artists whose dedication to Arthaven means to gladen the coming seasons with an eclectic bloom of work by Sean Mc Sweeney, Bill Griffin, Tony O' Malley, Neil Shawcross, John Jermyn, Susanne Leutenegger and Kerry Collins... for starters.

this show runs from 3rd - 28th February, 2006

About The Art Haven Co-operative

Arthaven Gallery is a cooperative. At present the Co-op consists of three local professional artists, and a fourth member who facilitates financial arrangements and business expertise.

Our aim is to build and sustain a creative environment in the town of Crosshaven which promotes the sale of high quality visual art from local and emerging artists. Art Haven aims to act as a crucible where artists can be afforded the opportunity to exhibit their work in an artist- run, artist friendly environment. At its heart, Arthaven aspires to reflect best commercial gallery practise, whilst not inhibiting the encouragement of and development of artist creativity.

In addition, Arthaven intends to incorporate a cultural dimension in the pursuit of developing Crosshaven’s artistic identity. Its activities, such as musical nights, adult art classes, and cooperation with the local schools for talks and projects, seek to achieve artistic awareness and interest in the Arts within the community.

Get in touch so that we can include you on our mailing list and keep you informed about the various exhibitions and events in Arthaven.
Arthaven
Lower road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork t: 021 4833601 e: info@havenartists.com
www.havenartists.com