Travelling Back

by Gerard Byrne

Dimensions: 60cm x 50cm

Price: €7000

Description

Oil on canvas

Unframed dimensions – Height 24 in x Width 20 in

Framed dimensions – Height 76 cm x Width 66cm

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Gerard Byrne

Of his time on the Island Gerard says “I arrived on the Great Blasket Island and began to climb the hill carrying my easel and canvasses. I took in the beauty of the place and wondered where to start, then I viewed the Tra Ban through the ruins. It seemed almost sacred. One could imagine days gone by when the community gathered here and men played hurling on the beach., I was filled with a sense of loss. This was dispelled by children playing outside their family house and inspired me to paint the scene to the celebrate the continuity of life. Later walking to the back of the Island, I was struck by the immensity of the cliffs and the Ocean and felt compelled to capture the scene. I departed with a longing to return. “

Gerard’s varied life experiences, his time spent travelling and exploring life, the spontaneity of his works, their boldness, scale and sharp perspectives reveal Byrne’s true natural talent. His is an artist’s eye; something that is inherent, something that cannot be taught.

Gerard Byrne was Born in Dublin in 1958 and without the benefit of formal art training has established himself as one of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists. His unique perspective plunges the viewer into canvases awash with colour and movement. His painting is distinctive for its vibrant palette, expressive brushwork and skilful contrasts of light and shade. We may refer to Gerard as a Contemporary Impressionist and... Read More

Travelling Back

by Gerard Byrne

Gerard Byrne

Artworks by Gerard Byrne

Travelling Back

SEA STACKS

Sea Impressions II

Sea Impressions I

Sea Foam Mist

Lost in Light

Country Road Take me Home

Come in Closer