Projects summary
Past Projects
MIRROR PHASE
MICHAEL WALSH PHOTOGRAPHY
Mirror Phase project by Marcin Kowalik starts in 2011, exhibition in Dublin was placed in 2013, he substituted the old paintings for a mirror as the subject of his interest. His work at the initial phase of this cycle was a meta-and-physical journey into and out of a mirror. Discovering Lacan's psychology was a milestone for the further development of the project. The period in one's life between 6 and 18 months is when our ego is being shaped – we begin to identify with our reflection in the mirror. This moment when we first recognize ourselves, “zero point”, initiated my deliberations on the moment when the painting first comes into being in our consciousness. Mirror Phase was the cycle and exhibition in Dublin in February 2013 in Sol Art Gallery Dawson Street by Anna Tchorzewska Geoghegan. "I am absolutely fascinated by Kowalik theory, the parallel reality and the world on the other side of the mirror. The psychology of the human mind percept the reality as a simple child and change the reality as an adult. It is not only about opening your mind but goes far beyond this experience. Creativity and simplicity in visual perception of Marcin’s works inspired me to organize his exhibition in Dublin, as a volunteer". Our idea was very strongly supported by Irish Minister of Art and Heritage Jimmy Deenihan and also Embassy of Poland in Dublin and Ambassador Marcin Nawrot.
http://www.borowikcollection.com/news/127-mirror-phase-dublin-marcin-kowalik
http://www.artsupport.pl/en/marcin-kowalik/
MEANINGS
I know Marcin over 20 years, we were working together to present his “Mirror Phase” exhibition in Sol Art Gallery, Dublin. His works are simple and symbolic but cut deep through the layers of understanding and perception of the reality. His paintings so visually alive, like a riddle shape new ideas in viewers minds.
I met Tommy Barr in FE Fitzwilliam Gallery, Northern Ireland, fascinating personality, takes his viewers and listeners to another world, full of Celtic symbols and legends, still shaping the country of North Ireland from the head to toe, everyday life, everyday conversation. Beautiful land of storytelling, Celtic music and “Celtic children”.
“However, my challenge is always to retain both the disorder and the potency of the early icons and to speak in our native tongue. It is by setting this loyalty to tradition alongside sensitivity to the place where I find myself each day that I feel able to create original art. To make each icon a personal statement which I hope you will find interesting, curious, beautiful (and only occasionally grotesque)” by Tommy Barr.
Oliver Whelan is an lecturer at the NCAD in Dublin. I met him at the occasion of Kowalik lectures. He was very moved by Marcin works, so different than Iris contemporary scene.
Oliver as a teacher and artist, have this urgent need of challenging himself, to cross his limitations and stay open for challenges. He was exhibition in Australia, Mexico and many times Ireland and Great Britain. Idea born naturally, from the conversation, from the connection and from facing our own conservative approach. They all teachers and pioneers. Please enjoy Meanings.
http://www.stalowa.art.pl/510-meanings-o-wystawie
WARSAW UPRISING
The 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (1944)
“Discovery Poland” and the Polish Chaplaincy in Dublin have the great pleasure in presenting material, under the patronage of the “Museum of Warsaw Uprising” in Warsaw telling the story of the Polish strength and faith during the Second World War. It is a history event based on the young people of Warsaw, fighting their oppressors. The event is supported by the Polish Embassy in Dublin.
The opening ceremony will be held on the 1st of August (Friday) at 7 PM in St. Audoen’s Church, 14 High Street, Dublin. After a brief prayer for the fallen the Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke, will officially open the exhibition. The inaugural lecture, titled “The Warsaw Uprising in Comparative Perspective”, will be given by Dr Gabriel Doherty from the University College Cork.
The exhibition will be opened for viewing from the 2nd of August to the 4th of August and from the 9th of August to the 10th of August between the hours of Noon and 8 PM.
During the celebrations two combined exhibitions will be presented for viewing – “The Fight for Freedom, The Warsaw Uprising” and “The Church and the Religion in the Warsaw Uprising”. Also there will be a presentation of the “City of Ruin” movie along with various scenes presented by the scouts and the Polish Artistic Associations in Ireland.
Every visitor will have an opportunity to try dishes eaten during the Uprising, view and touch the reconstructed barricade, purchase souvenirs from the Warsaw Uprising Museum and listen to live music. All these attractions are designed to enhance the atmosphere of those historic events.
The key highlights are included in the leaflet:
- Introduction of the whole history of the Uprising and also tell the story of chaplains and churches involvement in the Rising.
- The story of two people from Ireland that were involved in the Uprising
Eileen Frances Short
Translator of documents for the Exiled Polish Government Delegation in London during WW2 and a nurse in the Warsaw Uprising. Awarded In 1986 by the President of Poland in exile Order of Polonia Restituta.
Kenneth James Ashmore.
In 2006 the wreckage of a Second World War aircraft flown by a Canadian crew on a secret mission to Nazi-occupied Poland in 1944 has been unearthed from a muddy field near Krakow, Poland. The remains of RAF Flight Sergeant Kenneth James Ashmore from Dublin were recovered. The find is a reminder of their heroic but ill-fated bid to supply insurgents during the Warsaw Uprising.
-Food from the era is going to be served and a souvenir shop with publications in both Polish and English
- Screening of a film ''City of Ruins''
- Replica of a barricade from the Uprising
- Lectures by Marek Miecznikiewicz “Capture the Mood of the Civilians During the Period of the Warsaw Uprising”
I am working with Michael Walsh for the last 5 years, taking a part in many trade show, update his work on Facebook - Michael Walsh Photography. Promoting his framed work and canvases in many main locations all around Dublin. Set his art in all major shops, Arnotts, EZ Living and House of Frasier. Planned exhibitions.
http://www.michaelwalshphotography.com/
PROSPECTIVE
Don Raul Pintea
Dan Raul Pintea (b.1981) is a Romanian artist. In 2004 he graduated fine arts at the University of Arts and Design from Cluj Napoca (RO), were he also sustained his MA in 2006. Since 2007 Pintea has exhibited at Ivan Gallery (RO), 26 Gallery (RO), Anca Poterasu Gallery (RO), Victoria Art Centre (RO), Sala Dalles (RO), Trypthycon (DE), 115 Gallery (RO), Visual Kontakt (DE), Program Gallery (PL) Pavilion (RO) and Studiobruck (RO) In 2010 – 2013 was represented by Anca Potersau Gallery, with whom he participated to Preview Berlin, The Emerging Art Fair from Berlin, in 2011. He lives and works in Sibiu. http://www.pinteadanraul.com/ ‘Prospective’ runs at
Steambox Gallery from January 23rd – February 1st. Tuesday - Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Exhibition Launch January 22nd @ 6pm until 8pm www.steambox.imoca.ie
Curated by Jennette Donnelly Sponsored by Bavaria and Inov8 printing
In cooperation with Black Box
http://steambox.imoca.ie/blog/prospective-by-dan-raul-pintea/
DUBLIN BIENNIAL 2014
JUNE 13th - JUNE 22nd
The Dublin Biennial 2014 is the 2nd edition of the Dublin Biennial Pop-Up which first opened at The Point Village in 2012. The DUBLIN BIENNIAL 2014 is an International Contemporary Art Exhibition featuring the works of 55 International and National artists in a 15,000 ft space next to the Customs House at the CHQ Building in the IFSC, Dublin 1. Alongside the exhibition will run a series of FREE events including workshops, talks, documentary and experimental films. There will also be a number of ‘meet the artist events’ which are scheduled M-F 5:30-6:30. These will be announced on a day to day basis at the Gallery.
The show will run from June 13th - June 22nd, with a private opening on June13th, and closing reception June 21st.
The Gallery will be open daily from 12:00 - 6:30pm.
This year 55 Artists were selected to exhibit representing 21 countries: Australia, Armenia, Brazil, Bolivia, China, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Iran, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, UK, and the USA. Irish artists presenting this year will include Andrew Duggan, Hole, Meadhbh O’Connor, Biosphere, Belinda Loftus, The Wood and the Trees, Rachel Joynt, Saltway Series, Catriona McLoughlin, forget-me-not,and new works from Gwen O'Dowd, Speciman, Conor Walton, Bread, Helen Steele, Urban Jungle, Tommy Barr, Reclaimation, and Guggi who will present Pots I,II,III.
International artists Included are Sonia Falcone (Bolivia), Gavin Turk, (UK) who were both recently represented at the 55th International Venice Biennale, Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi, (54 th International Venice Biennale), Brazilian Artist Christina Oiticica, German artists Deva Wolfram and Karla Sachse, American Artists, David Orr, Blinn Jacobs, and Chinese artist XinXin Zui.
Sonia Falcone’s installation Campo de Color is certain to be one of the main attractions at this year’s show. Featured at the Latin American Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Campo de Color proved to be a ‘sensational’ attraction. The work, which comprises 300 clay plates piled high with spices and pigments, spreads out like a vast landscape of sensation. A visual feast provoking synesthetic perception, Campo de Color evokes time, place, memory, ‘the ephemeral nature of sensory pleasure and ultimately the fleeting nature of life itself.’ (The Art Newspaper)
Gavin Turk is a British born, International artist best known for ‘re-using’ iconic art historical imagery, painted bronze and rubbish within his own work to make contemporary social and environmental comment. The Biennial will feature his works Trash and Colourful Trash.
details at http://www.dublinbiennial.com/
