Born in the West of Ireland, in 1952, Irish painter Patrick Walshe left Dublin to practice his art in New York and Los Angeles in the 1980's where he exhibited widely, returning to Ireland with his family in the 1990's. He now lives in the mountains of County Wicklow south of Laragh village. Though his current work appears, initially to be traditional landscape painting there is a very intense exploration of themes that are at the core of 21st century man's relationship with his surroundings spiritually and physically.
By painting on metal leaf he also creates a three dimensional quality that can only be fully experienced by viewing the original work.
Thence, the full impact of these paintings can only be experienced by being in the same room with them and observing the three way interaction of light, viewer and orientation.
Studio visits are welcomed by appointment. tel.0876687552 or walsheart@gmail.com
Calary Nights
A Silence
Inversion
Small Reasons for Hope
30 x 30cm inks and pigments on paper
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