Local artists unite at Solas Gallery
The exhibition will open at Solas Art Gallery, located in the Island Theatre, Ballinamore, on Friday, June 19, at 7.30pm. The exhibition will continue until July 17. Admission is free.
Two artists with strong local connections will present solo exhibitions at Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore this month, offering visitors a striking contrast between contemporary digital art and large-scale seascape painting.
The joint exhibition series brings together the work of Damien O'Rourke and Tony Lock, whose individual shows explore very different artistic themes and mediums while sharing a common interest in colour, movement and personal interpretation.
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Damien O'Rourke's exhibition, Reflections, features a collection of digital artworks inspired by landscapes, cities, animals and subjects captured in motion. Through vibrant colours and dramatic contrasts, he seeks to encourage viewers to engage with the emotions and meanings behind each image.
Speaking about his work, Damien said he wants people “to not just see what is there but to reflect on what they see or feel about the picture.”
Alongside this, Tony Lock will present Wish You Were Here, a series of large-scale acrylic paintings inspired by more than two decades spent sailing and over 60,000 nautical miles travelled in a small yacht. Drawing on experiences from some of the world's most distinctive waters, his paintings explore texture, colour and abstraction while evoking the atmosphere and power of the sea.
The exhibition will open at Solas Art Gallery, located in the Island Theatre, Ballinamore, on Friday, June 19, at 7.30pm. The exhibition will continue until July 17. Admission is free.