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John O'Connor oil on canvas art piece Dooierin
An Táin Arts Centre said they are proud to present John O'Connor Retrospective in the Basement Gallery in Dundalk.
Steeped in emotive memories of place, John’s works are most often drawn from memories of childhood summers spent on ancestral land in Ummeryroe, Co. Sligo.
John amalgamated his visual fascinations with poetic re-contextualisation of that which rooted him. John’s paintings and prints skilfully blend memory, family, place, and observation, with striking use of abstract texture and colour.
This exhibition seeks to trace the roots of his practice, bring new works to light, and celebrate the powerful breadth of his lifelong practice.
Paul Hayes Director of An Táin Arts Centre said: “We sadly lost John in 2022, but this exhibition curated by his daughter Ellen, will be a wonderful celebration of his life’s work and we are immensely proud to host it in our Basement Gallery at An Táin Arts Centre where John often exhibited work as part of the artistic groups he was involved with.”
Ellen O’Connor, John O’Connor’s daughter, said: "I have spent the last two years slowly working on this most healing, heartfelt and rewarding project, collating my dad’s practice into a retrospective.
“I am delighted to announce it’s opening this July 31st, as we near the second anniversary of his passing.
“There are no words to describe what he and his practice mean to me; it simply is the most special thing.
“It has been a privilege to gather his art, research it, hold it and curate it these last two years.
“I am very excited to finally pull these efforts into the light."
John O'Connor Retrospective will launch on Wednesday 31st July at 7pm and will run from 1st to 31st August in the Basement Gallery of An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe St, Dundalk.
Opening hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. Booking is not required.
For more information, please contact the box office 042 9332332 / info@antain.ie or visit www.antain.ie
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