From These Shores - art exhibition
06 September - 08 November
20 September - 20 September
Venue: Echo Echo Studios, Magazine Street, Derry, Derry, BT48 6HH
An exhibition of paintings by Rikki van den Berg and Harry McMahon, curated by Sinéad Smyth
'From these shores' is an exhibition of paintings from two very different perspectives, by artists Rikki van den Berg (Moville, Co Donegal) and Harry McMahon (Portstewart, Co Derry/Londonderry). Curated by Sinéad Smyth.
Two artists gazing across a body of water, one island, two countries and an unclaimed border. The act of painting can often be negated in today' s modern art world. Indeed, there are many galleries which no longer exhibit paintings. The act of creating artwork has transmuted and transcended towards the philosophical, geographical, and humanistic elements of this and other multidimensional lines of inquiry. A fine endeavour and necessary evolution. However, when all of that, which can also be communicated through the gesture of painting, brings us to question and wonder, consider this exhibition as one to sit with and ponder your own perspectives, from your own shore.
Opening Event: Friday 6th September 2024 at 7.00pm.
Exhibition continues to 8th November and is available to view during building opening hours. Additional opening times may be possible on request.
Late opening for Culture Night on Friday 20th September, 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Free entry.