About this Event
These Artists' conversations and demonstrations will be hosted by artists from the Connecting Artists Collective. They will be sharing their experiences as artists and speaking about their artwork. After the conversations, you can also attent a private guided tour of the RHA to view and learn about the art on display in the gallery.
Find out more information below on the demonstrations:
1) Artists' demonstration with Niamh Eldridge Barry: Wednesday February 28th, 11am - 1pm.
This demo will be followed by a guided tour of the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Meet the Artist:
Niamh Eldridge Barry is from Rathmore, Nass, Co Kildare. She was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at the age of eight. She has had a passion for art since childhood. When she was eight, one of her paintings caught the attention of the 2005 Rose of Tralee winner, Aoibheann Ní Shúilleabháin, who walked the runway with Niamh that year, holding the painting. Niamh's preferred subjects are landscapes and animals and she takes inspiration from her imagination and referencing places she has visited.
2) Artists in conversation with Thomas Higgins. Wednesday March 6th, 11am-1pm.
This talk will be followed by a guided tour of the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Meet the Artist:
11 years ago, Thomas overcome a a brain haemorrhage and subsequent left leg paralysis. His love for art was a constant source of inspiration and expression during this time and throughout his life. His favourite medium is oil paints and he loves recreating old photographs. He begins each painting by dividing the image into a grid, sketching the main elements, and gradually painting from dark to light. Thomas has a wide knowledge of art and can talk about his love of it for hours.
3) Artist Demonstration with Alan Tarpey: Wednesday March 20th, 11am-1pm.
This demo will be followed by a guided tour of the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Meet the Artist:
Alan loves to paint familiar people and the buildings they inhabit, using pen, ink, and watersoluble pastel on acrylic paper to bring out the colour of the subjects. A scene in real life is further enhanced by his stroke. Alan started with his own native Roscommon and proceeded to illustrate every enjoyable spot he encountered along his daily path, be it cycling, walking or visiting town or city by bus.
4) Artist demonstration with Amy Clarke: Wednesday April 17th, 11am-1pm.
This demo will be followed by a guided tour of the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Meet the Artist:
Amy, an artists from Galway, loves art as it inspires her to be creative and helps her to inspire others. She loves using different paints and all sorts of materials for her artwork.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts (RHA), 15 Ely Place, Dublin, Ireland
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