ART EXHIBITION…Ian Davison (FDC), Suzanne Lyle (Arts Council NI), Alex Baird (Chair FDC) and Norma Herron
WORKS OF ART by some of the very best contemporary artists are currently on display at a special exhibition in Enniskillen.
The exhibition of contemporary art works comes from the collection of the Arts Council of Northern and is on display for public viewing at Waterways Ireland headquarters in Enniskillen
The Arts Council has lent a series of twelve artworks from their collection for the exhibition which features work from artists such as Tracey Emin, (famed for her contribution of ‘that bed’ to the sensations exhibition at the V&A in the late 1990’s) and acclaimed Northern Ireland artist Gail Ritchie.
Waterways Ireland’s, Head of Marketing & Communications, Éanna Rowe said “Waterways Ireland is pleased to host this exciting exhibition of contemporary art at its headquarters in Enniskillen and the range and quality of the exhibits from the Arts Council’s collection is suberb.
“We know that the recent TV coverage of the G8 summit will have encouraged visitors to come and see for themselves the beautiful lakelands of Fermanagh and this exhibition gives another good reason to visit the county and our welcoming waterways”.
Head of Visual Arts at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Suzanne Lyle said: ‘We are delighted to be offered the chance to put on an exhibition at/in Waterways Ireland.
“This exhibition has created a wonderful opportunity for members of the public to see a great range of work from some of our very best contemporary artists. We are proud of the standard of work produced by our artists and feel it sits on a par with artists from across the UK. We aim to bring good quality contemporary art to audiences in places that are accessible to them and this exhibition will be engaging to new visitors to the world of visual art.’
The free exhibition represents the very best of contemporary art from Northern Ireland alongside established artists from Ireland and the UK. It represents a mix of drawing, print, painting and photography, offering viewers the chance to experience an array of high quality pieces of art all in one location.
The exhibition which opened on Monday June 10 runs until Saturday July 20 in the exhibition room at Waterways Ireland, Enniskillen. Opening times are; Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 5.00pm and admission is free.
