PEAKSHOW AT THE LOFT, GEORGES QUAY, LIMERICK FEB 2019.
The second edition of PeakShow Exhibitions took place on Tuesday 19th February, featuring 30 local artists, designers, current and graduate students and practitioners. Selected through Open Call by PeakShow founders, its curatorial team and external advisor, the show featured works spanning from fine art painting, sculpture, performance, printmaking, film-making, audio works and technical design. This exhibition was opened with a speech by Breda Lynch, featured the inclusion of Durty Words by Kate O'Shea and Victoria Brunetta, as well as two featured Artist Talks by Stephen Murphy and Helena Grimes. The exhibition ran at The Loft for 4 days, kindly hosted by staff at the Locke Bar. Photos below include those by Keith Hogan, with kind thanks.
The second edition of PeakShow Exhibitions took place on Tuesday 19th February, featuring 30 local artists, designers, current and graduate students and practitioners. Selected through Open Call by PeakShow founders, its curatorial team and external advisor, the show featured works spanning from fine art painting, sculpture, performance, printmaking, film-making, audio works and technical design. This exhibition was opened with a speech by Breda Lynch, featured the inclusion of Durty Words by Kate O'Shea and Victoria Brunetta, as well as two featured Artist Talks by Stephen Murphy and Helena Grimes. The exhibition ran at The Loft for 4 days, kindly hosted by staff at the Locke Bar. Photos below include those by Keith Hogan, with kind thanks.
PEAKSHOW AT SAILORS HOME (OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH), O'CURRY STREET, LIMERICK. OCT 2018.
PeakShow, a non profit independent exhibition initiative founded by Sara Dowling & Ellen Egan, launched it's first inaugural exhibition opening on Thurs 18th October, featuring the work of 19 current and graduate students of LSAD. Selected through Open Call by its founders and selected student Curatorial Team, the show featured large scale installation, sculpture, Fashion garments, painting, print, performance, audio and video media, and ran for 4 days.
Photos below by Oisin Mc Hugh, with kind thanks.
For more information see the PeakShow Facebook or Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/peakshowexhibitions/?modal=admin_todo_tour
PeakShow, a non profit independent exhibition initiative founded by Sara Dowling & Ellen Egan, launched it's first inaugural exhibition opening on Thurs 18th October, featuring the work of 19 current and graduate students of LSAD. Selected through Open Call by its founders and selected student Curatorial Team, the show featured large scale installation, sculpture, Fashion garments, painting, print, performance, audio and video media, and ran for 4 days.
Photos below by Oisin Mc Hugh, with kind thanks.
For more information see the PeakShow Facebook or Instagram pages: https://www.facebook.com/peakshowexhibitions/?modal=admin_todo_tour
BUALADH BOS EXHIBITION, CHILDRENS ART FESTIVAL, BELLTABLE GALLERY, 69 O'CONNELL STREET, LIMERICK, OCT. 2017.
Work made by students in Our Lady Queen of Peace school, whose stories were made into comics by illustrators Fintan Taite, Phillip Barrett, Alan Ryan and their creative teams. Exhibition featured a kids colouring desk, with pictures made added to the shows artwork each day.
Work made by students in Our Lady Queen of Peace school, whose stories were made into comics by illustrators Fintan Taite, Phillip Barrett, Alan Ryan and their creative teams. Exhibition featured a kids colouring desk, with pictures made added to the shows artwork each day.
RETURN OF THE GRADS, SERIES OF RETURNING ARTISTS & DESIGNER TALKS, LIMERICK SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN APRIL - MAY 2016
Student Union led collaborative Event by Sara Dowling & Andy Summers (LSAD Student Union Presidents 15/6) as a new initiated Professional Practise alternative for students. Returning Artists, Designers and recent graduates of LSAD spoke about their work, practise & experience post-graduation. Talks ran for 5 days over 4 weeks with 2 speakers each. Each speaker discussed the first 12 months since leaving college, and its impact on them as a person and creative. Selected photos above include 4 of 10 speakers: Rachel Clancy, Pat O' Mahoney, Ellen Egan & Sibeal Crehan.
Student Union led collaborative Event by Sara Dowling & Andy Summers (LSAD Student Union Presidents 15/6) as a new initiated Professional Practise alternative for students. Returning Artists, Designers and recent graduates of LSAD spoke about their work, practise & experience post-graduation. Talks ran for 5 days over 4 weeks with 2 speakers each. Each speaker discussed the first 12 months since leaving college, and its impact on them as a person and creative. Selected photos above include 4 of 10 speakers: Rachel Clancy, Pat O' Mahoney, Ellen Egan & Sibeal Crehan.
<OPEN> 7 DAY ARTIST & STUDENT EXHIBITION, CHURCH GALLERY, LIMERICK SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN, MAY 2016
<OPEN> was a contemporary student group show - fundraised by LSAD SU, contributed to by students and staff of LSAD, hosted by LSAD Church Gallery & LSAD SU, and kindly assisted by students and staff of the college. Submissions were made in interpretation of the word 'open'- from emotional, to aesthetic, from the minute to the extravagant. Participation of 80 artists (both current and graduate students) in this show, opened by Tracy Fahy (Head of Fine Art), Curated by: Sara Dowling & Andy Summers (Student Union Presidents 15/6), with prize givings kindly sponsored by Chapel Street Tattoo Studio, LSAD (Purchase & Exhibition Prizes) & The Red Hen Bar, Limerick.
<OPEN> was a contemporary student group show - fundraised by LSAD SU, contributed to by students and staff of LSAD, hosted by LSAD Church Gallery & LSAD SU, and kindly assisted by students and staff of the college. Submissions were made in interpretation of the word 'open'- from emotional, to aesthetic, from the minute to the extravagant. Participation of 80 artists (both current and graduate students) in this show, opened by Tracy Fahy (Head of Fine Art), Curated by: Sara Dowling & Andy Summers (Student Union Presidents 15/6), with prize givings kindly sponsored by Chapel Street Tattoo Studio, LSAD (Purchase & Exhibition Prizes) & The Red Hen Bar, Limerick.
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FRESHERS TALENT, POP-UP STUDENT & ARTIST EXHIBITION, CHURCH GALLERY, LIMERICK SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN, SEPT 2015
Fresher’s Talent’ marked the beginning of a new academically creative year at LSAD 2015/6. In this group show, 15 artists were asked to present work based on themes of connection. Encompassing many disciplines as a gathering of physical, performative, social and emotive response. It lists a creative range dependent on personal experience and interests. Curated by: Sara Dowling & Andy Summers, with Handling & Hanging by: S.U Part Time Officers
Fresher’s Talent’ marked the beginning of a new academically creative year at LSAD 2015/6. In this group show, 15 artists were asked to present work based on themes of connection. Encompassing many disciplines as a gathering of physical, performative, social and emotive response. It lists a creative range dependent on personal experience and interests. Curated by: Sara Dowling & Andy Summers, with Handling & Hanging by: S.U Part Time Officers
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