Ed Miliano, Diary
“By adding light, colour, seasons and place, Ed Miliano draws us to understand and see beyond the known to the beautiful.”
Read Ed Miliano’s interview with Zoneone Arts, where the artist discusses painting, printmaking and some of his most ambitious projects.
http://zoneonearts.com.au/ed-miliano/
John Kelly, First Berg
For all art lovers in Tasmania, John Kelly’s Antarctic paintings and book, ‘Beyond Woop Woop: John Kelly in Antarctica’, will launch at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart. This exhibition opens Friday, 12 June and runs until 20 September, 2015. Kelly went on a fascinating journey for three months and produced over 50 paintings. Please see here for more information on the exhibition. See more of John Kelly’s work from SO Fine Art Editions on his artist’s page.
If you’ve ever seen a beautifully carved wooden vessel from Liam Flynn and wondered how he creates these pieces, we have a video from the artist while making one his ‘Footed Vessels’. The intricate carving and skill can be seen in every step of the process. The finished works can be seen in SO Fine Art Editions, and on Liam Flynn’s artist’s page.
Hughie O’Donoghue, Green Man
“For me, the process of painting is like archaeology in reverse…” See a behind the scenes view of Hughie O’Donoghue RA in his London studio. You can view O’Donoghue’s original fine art prints on his artist’s page.
Colin Davidson will be exhibiting his portrait of Brad Pitt at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. The exhibition ‘Eye Pop: The Celebrity Gaze’, features 54 portraits from artists including Chuck Close, Elizabeth Peyton, Annie Leibovitz and others. Don’t miss this amazing collection of portraits, the exhibition run 22nd May, 2015 – 10th July, 2016. You can view his original lithograph, only available from SO Fine Art Editions, on his artist’s page.
Johannes Eidt, In nordischer Helle
LeCool Dublin reviewed our current exhibition ‘Against the Wind’, featuring the work of Johannes Eidt. See the review in their current issue online, and then catch the exhibition in the gallery, on now until May 23rd. Learn more about the exhibition and view works on the exhibition’s webpage.
Samuel Walsh, Drawing 432 (Levant)
Congratulations to Samuel Walsh who will represent Ireland in the ‘Laureates of the International Biennial of Drawing’ in the Czech Republic later this year. These works incorporating abstract lines and energetic shapes are ink on paper and each a unique piece.
See more of Samuel Walsh’s work on his artist’s page.
Catherine O’Riordan, Johannes Eidt, Sonoi Eidt
SO Fine Art Editions is pleased to present a solo exhibition of German artist Johannes Eidt. The exhibition, titled Against the Wind, opened on April 23rd in the gallery. We were delighted to have the artist attend the opening where he spoke on his work and international career. To see all works from the exhibition please see the Against the Wind page. Against the Wind runs until May 23rd at SO Fine Art Editions.
Siobhan Cuffe, Spring Feeling II
Our Choice Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and SO Fine Art Editions has selected a choice of gift ideas for this special person. Please click image for more information or to purchase.
1) Cliona Doyle, Magnolia, Etching, €740. Cliona Doyle captures the simplicity and beauty of the magnolia flower in this limited edition etching. Cliona Doyle is a printmaker specialising in botanical prints.
2) Carmel Benson, Child Field, Carborundum, €650. With themes of childhood and nature throughout Carmel Benson’s work, these fun, colourful prints would make the ideal gift.
3) Alison Lowry, Sanskrit Vessel, Pate de Verre, €140. Using a traditional glass making technique, Alison Lowry threads silver through each unique, hand made vessel.
4) Stephen Lawlor, Norrtulinge, Screen print, €290. Capturing the spirit of the forest, Lawlor has used over thirty screens to create the intricate light and dark aesthetic of nature.
5) Jean Bardon, Detail Magnolia III, Etching with Gold Leaf, €350. Jean Bardon is inspired by the ornamental and bold nature of flowers and brings these aspects to her audience with the use of etching and gold leaf.
6) Caroline Donohue, Scopophelia, Etching, €350. A fun and whimsical etching from Caroline Donohue inspired by 19th century visuals and art.
7) Siobhan Cuffe, Spring Feeling II, Etching, €370. Siobhan Cuffe portrays the joy of spring in Stephen’s Green park, Dublin, in this lively etching.
8) Roger Bennett, Blue Sycamore Bowl, Coloured Sycamore with inlaid Silver, €500. A wonderfully distinctive bowl, dyed a bright blue and inlaid with silver to represent constellations and stars.
9) Pamela Leonard, Dream Walk, Etching, €290. An artist renowned for her exceptional landscapes, this etching from Pamela Leonard depicts a dream walk in Howth.
10) Gráinne Cuffe, Golden Iris, Etching, €180. Gráinne Cuffe studies the intricacies of flowers and their colour to highlight the boldness in each bloom.
Woodturner Liam Flynn is featured in the current issue of the Irish Arts Review. His delicate pieces in ash, oak and even eucalyptus are hand made in his studio in Co Limerick. You can pick up a copy and read more about Flynn’s work in the Irish Arts Review today.
Click here to see more of Liam Flynn’s work at SO Fine Art Editions.
Brendan Jamison, Yellow Forklift Trucks
Work from SO Fine Art sculptors Brendan Jamison and Mark Revels is currently on display in Golden Fleece at the Inter Art Center, Beijing. Golden Fleece is a cross-cultural international art exhibition featuring Irish and Chinese artists. Exhibition closes 24 March and more information can be found at the link.
To mark the 70th anniversary since the ending of World War Two, an exhibition titled A Meditation in Time of Wa‘ at the Dong Yue Art Museum in Beijing sees Brendan Jamison exhibit a new sculpture installation of a watch, carved in sugar at three times larger than life-size, enveloped by a sea of blitzed sugar cube buildings. This exhibition runs until 28 March, 2015.
Jamison will also be exhibiting in Shanghai, with his collages featured at the Shanghai Grand Theatre in Intimate Perspectives and sculptures displayed at the Sanwei Art Center.
Click here for work from Brendan Jamison and Mark Revels at SO Fine Art Editions.
Colin Davidson’s painting of Glen Hansard is up for auction on Ebay with all proceeds going to the US-Ireland Alliance charity. The US-Ireland Alliance builds ties between the US and the island of Ireland on the basis of education, culture and business. It’s a great opportunity to own a unique work of art from this renowned painter. Auction ends February 17th.
Please click the link for auction site.