Hamilton Gallery is delighted to announce the opening of its Spring exhibition, Rapture, Terrain & In the Past. The show combines the work of three accomplished artists, Cathy Carman. Catherine Fanning and Stephen Lawlor. The artist’s individual character, through their chosen medium, colour palette and subject matter, gives this exhibition an exciting energy and serenity in equal measure.

Cathy Carman presents Rapture, a collection of 8 figurative sculptures in bronze, displayed on plinths of wood and steel. The plinths Cathy chooses are an important element to the artworks as they ‘contextualize and counterpoint’ the expressive poise of her human figures.

‘For me these sculptures are about Rapture; about a manifestation of ecstasy, joy and passion. I find the female form carries a sense of being as otherness, so one could say the work is a personal perspective on being female. Bronze is a material with broad spectrum of possibilities from cold to warm as well as strength to fragility. There is something solid about bronze, and then the colours I use are sometimes rich reds or subtle hues, with which I try to capture various emotions.’ Cathy Carman

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Sligo based visual artist Catherine Fanning, presents Terrain, a collection of 17 pieces of mixed-media artworks inspired by the natural world. Catherine’s creative process combines collage, acrylic ink, and paint on canvas and plaster, resulting in a wonderful mix of vibrant colour layering and pattern.

‘I collect small botanical pieces, such as seed pods, wildflowers, grass, and leaves. These finds, with their delicate forms, intricate patterns, and natural tones, decorate my studio space and become a reference for my work. They give me a starting point from which my work evolves. I will often work on several pieces at a time, as I enjoy an expressive and experimental way of working.

My artworks can be either representational or abstract depending on the subject, which varies but there is always a connection somewhere to nature.’ Catherine Fanning.

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In the Past, in an exhibition of paintings and prints by Stephen Lawlor. These curated pieces represent his exploration of European Paintings from the 13th to the 19th century. The majority of the prints are based upon portraits of powerful women that range across time to bring them into the present as echoes of their iconic presence. In contrast to his prints, Stephen’s paintings are more landscape or scene oriented and hover between figuration and abstraction.

‘My prints and paintings connect in a strange way, but all are imbued with an historic reminiscence that contains a strange sense of nostalgia. For me past and present are not that far apart.’ Stephen Lawlor.

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Terrain, Rapture & In the Past continues until until 27 May.