Kildare artist celebrates Ireland’s offshore islands
Pamela de Brí getting ready for the launch of her landmark solo exhibition “Ar an Imeall - On The Edge” which will open at Kilcock Art Gallery on 26 April running until 7 June 2025.
AN EXCITING new art exhibition is launching at the end of this month at Kilcock Art Gallery by Kildare artist Pamela de Brí, sponsored by Kildare County Council Arts Office and the Arts Council.
Opening on 26 April, ‘Ar an Imeall - On The Edge’ will be a landmark solo exhibition by Kildare based artist Pamela de Brí which explores the in-depth story of Ireland’s offshore islands encapsulating their history, culture and their overall essence.
The exhibition shows Ireland’s distinctive outline of offshore islands as seen from the mainland. The artwork attempts to capture the soul and spirit of each island from the artist’s own sense of the place.
Pamela de Brí explained: “This is a celebration of our islands. Their stories explore gloriously rich history, anchored in six years of comprehensive research but delivered with a sense of respect and appreciation.” The volume of work features offshore islands from the very tip of Northern Ireland - Rathlin Island - to islands scattered around the Ireland’s south, east and west coasts.
From Achill Island in Mayo, Inishturk west Mayo, Ireland’s Eye off Dublin, Straw Island off the coast of Galway, Tearaght off the Blasket’s to Scariff and Deenish in Kerry to one of the smallest - Mew Island in County Down.
The exhibition will run from 26 April to 7 June 2025.
Visit Kilcock Art Gallery, School Street, from 11am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday or view the collection online at www.pameladebri.com and www.kilcockartgallery.ie
