Colin Eaton – Architects as Artists
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Artist’s Statement – Fred McElwee Born in Dublin in 1947, Fred McElwee trained and practised as an architect. However, his first interest has always been drawing and painting . He studied art at both NCAD and DLIADT. Special aspects of the Irish landscape which have captured Fred’s imagination are the ever-changing light of the…
Artist’s Statement – Helen Blair Helen Blair is a Dublin based artist who originally qualified as an architect. Having worked both as an architect and artist for several years, she finally ceased to practice as an architect in 2009 and now works full-time as an artist. She has exhibited in several group shows and solo exhibitions.…
Denis Bannister Denis Bannister is a graduate of both the N.C.A.D.school of Painting and the school of Architecture Bolton St. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
Artist’s statement – Derville Murphy I like to work in both abstract and figurative styles. The abstract work allows me to explore light and colour and to paint intuitively. This is a way of letting go and escaping from the rigours of architecture and academic writing. In contrast, a great deal of my painting…
Fergal MacCabe Fergal McCable is a Tullamore born architect and town planner with a passion for sciagraphic drawing. A member of the Watercolour Society of Ireland, he has in recent years attempted to resurrect the Capriccio, which is a composition of real or imaginary architecture in a picturesque or dramatic setting.
Architects as Artists Inovative Exhibition showcasing art work by Architects Held at United Arts Club in January 2016 Exhibitors: Denis Bannister, Fergal McCabe, Fred McElwee, Colin Eaton, Ailbhe Cullen, Dervla Murphy, Helen Blair Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save