Press Release

 Two solo Exhibitions at Solas Art Gallery, Ballinamore

 Karena Ryan “Kaleidoscope” and Aisling Blackburn “Hedge”      

 23rd September until 15th October 2022

 Solas Art Gallery are thrilled to be hosting two solo Exhibitions which will open to the public on Friday the 23rd of September at 7pm featuring splendidly authentic creations by two very talented Artists, Karena Ryan and Aisling Blackburn. Their fabulous work will be tastefully displayed throughout the two-story gallery.   

Artist Aisling Blackburn`s exhibition titled “Hedge”, invites us to take a closer look at the ordinary plants that make up our hedgerows. They will be represented through the medium of pencil, paper, acrylic paint, watercolour and moving image.

Artist Karena Ryan`s exhibition titled “Kaleidoscope” is a highly tactile collection that has been inspired by memories of time spent with her grandparents in Mayo and Sligo. Historic maps and aerial views of the landscape have been abstracted into textile artworks using repurposed hand dyed Foxford blankets, vintage fabrics and linen.

 Refreshments will be available upon arrival. The evening guarantees a warm inviting atmosphere filled with art, entertainment and music. After all, it is Culture Night too of course! So feel free to drop by on the opening night, the 23rd of September or indeed any time between then and the closing date of the 15th of October 2022 to see this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Solas Art Gallery is located above the Four Seasons Garden Centre on Main Street Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, N41 D2X3.

The Gallery opening times are 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday.

For further enquiries, please contact Gail on 071 96 44210