CONTEMPORARY IRISH ARTISTS

Paintings and limited edition prints by Francis Tansey, Andrew Manson and Attracta Ryan.

Francis Tansey is the most acclaimed artist of the three, with twenty years’ experience as a professional artist. His work can be seen in its full power, complementing the cutting-edge architecture with its stark, clean lines, bold splashes of colour and geometric forms.

Andrew Manson’s body of work primarily marks the tenth anniversary of the Gulf War, depicting troop movements that evoke the perennial childhood game of Battleships. The images of war are echoed in his accompanying Pollock-like series of work, where the splashes resemble the flak of tracer fire as it rises from the battlefield.

Andrew’s calligraphic skills are seen in his large-scale diary pieces, which document his life experiences and make for interesting reading.

Attracta Ryan’s work celebrates ancient Celtic design through her…