Two Master Printmakers exhibit at Damer House Gallery, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

Damer House Gallery is very proud to be hosting Master Printmakers, Alice Hanratty and Michael Kane, two Titans of Irish art, whose works have represented Ireland on the International stage since the 1970’s.  As famous for their gloriously coloured paintings as well as their prints, the gallery is delighted they are showing a variety of their most recent works, which include some 3D pieces. Their output is as prolific and vibrant and energetic as ever, words like bold, adventurous, playful andmischievous came to mind on encountering these brilliant works in the artist’s studios, a rare privilege indeed.  Alice and Michael have been friends since their student days in the National College of Art in the 60’s and were among the leaders of the now legendary student revolt which catapulted Ireland’s once elitist art world into the 20^th Century.  On leaving college they joined the Graphic Print Studios, set up by the artist Patrick Hickey and Liam Miller, of Dolmen Press , along  with other well known figures such as Anne Yeats, John Kelly and Pauline Bewick to name a few.  A common thread amongst the members was that they were all primarily painters, which is fairly uncommon in today’s modular system of art education.

The exhibition is open to the public from Wednesday 1^st. May and takes place as part of the Bealtine Festival. The official opening will take place on Saturday 11^th. May at 3pm and all are welcome.

Alice Hanratty and Michael Kane in Conversation with Alan Keane, Saturday 18^th. May 2019 at 2pm in Damer House Gallery.  All welcome to attend 

Continuing Damer House Gallery ‘In Conversation’ series, the artists will talk to Alan Keane.  Alan is a lecturer in Fine Art, Painting at the Limerick School of Art and Design. As a practicing visual artist his work primarily centers on the expanded field of painting practice incorporating the object and photography as supporting elements. Alan has also worked in the Film Industry for a number of years within the Art/Prop Department and has been a board member of EVA International. Recent Artistic Projects include joint curator of Table of Contents 10/11 and a Residency on board the Marine Institutes, Scientific Research Vessel the Celtic Explorer as well as studio residencies at CAAS Dubrovnik Croatia, NIFCA Vilnius Lithuania and IMMA Dublin