Peter Burns, Gabhann Dunne, Anne Hendrick, Mary Noonan & Caroline Patten

“If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.”

-Edward Hopper

Art is not a fixed concept. Opinions of what ‘art’ is can shift quite dramatically, given the subjective nature of art and the different criteria that a viewer may take into consideration. A myriad of different factors can be taken into account, whether based on aesthetic merit, draftsmanship or the subject matter itself, and so forth. Transient Worlds is a group show from five contemporary painters, Peter Burns, Gabhann Dunne, Anne Hendrick, Mary Noonan & Caroline Patten, each of whom address the inherent formal qualities and processes of painting. Their stylistic sensibilities differ, but the works themselves converge on overlapping themes. Through their practices, these five artists expose their own individual, alternative worlds, examining themes such as mythology and folklore, identity, cultural history, landscape, environment and notions of humanity. The affiliate practices that contribute to the exhibition reflect on a broad range of reference points, personal perceptions, and an instinctual stylistic sensibility throughout the process of production. Each artwork asserts a unique authority, but when care is taken to contextualise each piece in a collective setting – through structure, common properties and the ensuing patterns that materialize as a result of this approach – the effect is far more powerful.

Exhibition continues 14 May – 14 June 2014.

Open: Monday – Saturday 12 – 6pm.