THREE compelling new exhibitions are due to open at Cnoc Buí in Union Hall, exploring themes of nature, motherhood through felt, painting, drawing, and mixed media.
Self-taught artist Úna Keating presents a vivid and tactile exploration of the Lee Valley’s landscapes in her exhibition Perspectives from the Ditch.
Working with felt and wool on hand-crafted Joomchi paper canvases, Keating’s work is a celebration of the natural world as seen from the ditches and hedgerows that surround her home.
Through her drawings and paintings, Jo Ashby reflects on the delicate persistence of nature in Fragile Beauty.
Ashby’s meticulous pencil work invites viewers to look closely at the overlooked and unremarked—the wild gardens, hedgerows, and unassuming flora that endure despite human disruption.
Featuring work by Bríd Moynahan, Julianne Guinee, Caleb Butterly, and Jessica Baron, Motherlands presents a raw, multifaceted exploration of Irish motherhood.
Each artist delves into the complexities of maternal experience, moving beyond traditional, idealised depictions to reveal intimate stories of love, loss, and identity.
The exhibitions will run until June 2nd.
