Exhibitions

"Yes's Knife to No's Wound"   In broad metaphysical thought there seems to exist a coalescence between colour and human consciousness. Both seem interdependant implying a familiar natural coexistence, but is there a deeper mystery to colour in consciousness when it is presented in its de-objectified formless state? Little perhaps is known of this mystery because colour, when filtered through the sentient human construct, invokes the perennial mind/body dilemma. The colour “places” in Dan McCarthy’s work implies something which can never exist according to Plato’s theory of eternal archetypes. In Nature, colour is bound to form, while in Dan’s paintings an intricate play of presence and absence abound. Click to preview the exhibition.          

 Sol Art Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, Donovan: Sapphographs opening on the 1st October 2010 at Sol Art Gallery, Dawson Street.   The exhibition features twelve pigment prints on watercolour paper from the Sapphographs series. Inspired by the poetry of Sappho (7th Centuary B.C.), Donovan captures in visual form the mythic beauty of an ancient artistic tradition.

Aidan Harte's 'Inferno' is a collection inspired by the notorious Italian masterpiece. Dante cast a cold eye on society and it's an example the artist takes seriously with sculptures and etchings in an impassioned Expressionist style.  Official opening at 7pm on Friday June 18th. The exhibition will be opened by Cormac O'Cuilleanain, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Italian at Trinity College.  'Inferno' will run daily until July 15th.  Click here for a preview of the exhibition.     

Sol Art Gallery present the Carlow Art Fair at the Killerig Resort Hotel, Killerig, Carlow on Friday 16th 7-9pm, Saturday 17th 11am-7pm and Sunday 18th of July from 11am-6pm.  Featuring work by artists from Sol Art Gallery and showing new work by local Carlow artists.

On the 11th of June the Sol Art Gallery on Dawson Street will premiere a special exhibition entitled 'Dublin Sketchers: Drawing a Crowd'. Done in conjunction with the city-wide celebrations for Bloomsday, the exhibition brings together the work of 23 Dublin based artists in a single collection as the Dublin Sketchers group show never before seen works created in a variety of mediums. Running daily from 11th-17th June, the exhibition introduces the work of a wide variety of artists who operate around the Dublin area. The show's theme is inspired by the weekly outings of Dublin Sketchers. Founded in early 2008, Dublin Sketchers has grown to become a significant group of passionate artists based in the capital. Each week, the members visit different locations in the Dublin area including galleries, museums, parks and outdoor spaces. Participating artists provide their own sketchpads, drawing equipment and imaginations but the rest is free. This packed exhibition features some unique work built up over the past two years which is unlikely to be shown under the same roof again. Indeed, the sheer diversity of the work and artists involved will guarantee that there is something which appeals to everyone. Official Opening 6pm-9.30pm on June 11th.  

Croí 8 is a dynamic new Art Collective of 8 Visual Artists from the border counties of Louth, Cavan & Monaghan. Croí 8 is made up of Adrienne M. Finnerty, Avril Gould, Bernie Mc Adam, Elaine Hoey, Kate Beagan, Carmel O’Callaghan, Petra Berntsson, Roisin Duffy. These 8 women have come together to share ideas, experiment with concepts, create new work & exhibit both Nationally & Internationally. “Up & At It” is the title of their first show together, opening Thursday June 3rd at 6pm in The Athena Room at Sol Art Gallery, Dawson St, Dublin 2. The exhibition continues for one week until Thursday June 10th.  

Sol Art will be exhibiting this Sunday at the Hibbernian Antique and Art Fair in The Radisson Hotel, Limerick. Located just three kilometres away from the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Limerick is on the N18 Ennis Road leading to Shannon Airport.

Sol Art Gallery present the Sligo Art Fair at the Sligo Park Hotel, Pearse Road, Sligo from 12-7pm Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April. Admission is free.  Work on show by some of Ireland's finest painters and a wonderful collection of local Sligo artists. Admission is free.

Sol Art present The Waterford Art Fair at the Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford. Opening hours: Friday May 14th from 7pm-9pm, Saturday 15th 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.   

Sol Art Gallery present the Armagh Art Fair at the Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh.  Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March, 12-7pm each day.

Sol Art Gallery present an exhibition of paintings by some of Ireland's most sought after artists and local talent from Clare, at Old Ground Hotel O'Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare. Opening times February Wednesday 10th 7pm-9pm, Thursday 11th 11am-7pm and Friday 12th 11am-6pm.

Sol Art Gallery will be exhibiting at the Hibbernian Antique & Art Fair in The Tullamore Court Hotel on Sunday March 7th from 11am-6pm.  The hotel is situated in the heart of the Irish countryside in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.  As with all exhibitions we do, if you see a painting online that you would like to view please let us know in advance and we can make sure to bring it along to the show.

Paintings on show by local and well known artists to suit every taste and budget.  The Canal Court Hotel is located on Merchants Quay, Newry, Co. Down.

Sol Art Gallery will be exhibiting at this years National Crafts and Design Fair at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin.  This annual fair is widely recognised as Ireland's premier commercial craftwork showcase. Many of Ireland's most respected craftspeople will be there, showing and selling top quality goods. The range is dazzling, everything from chocolates to high fashion, and because the goods are handmade by craftspeople they have the added distinction of each one being unique.  This years show has a contempory art fair and a spectacular Christmas food emporium. OPENING TIMES Wednesday 2nd December 10am-10pm (10% courtesy discount available on all purchases this day only), Thursday 3rd December 10am-10pm, Friday 4th December 10am-10pm, Saturday 5th December 10am-7pm, Sunday 6th December 10am-7pm    

Sol Art Gallery will be exhibiting at Art Fair 09 previously know as Art Ireland, from November 13th - 15th at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.  Our stand number is E4.  There are a host of special events planned to celebrate this being the tenth Art Fair at the RDS.  We will have lots of new exciting work on show, so we hope to see you there!

Sol Art Gallery present an exhibition of work by Rikki van den Berg, Freda Young and Caroline Fay at the Kilmore Hotel, Dublin Road, Cavan. Official opening October 9th at 7.30pm.  The exhibition can also be viewed Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11th from 11am-6pm.

Sol Art Gallery will be exhibiting at the Buy Art Fair, Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG, UK.   

From August, 5th to the 9th, 2009 the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show will take over the entire RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. One of the top international equestrian events in the world, the Show is a wonderful day out, offering something for everyone - whether you are a horse enthusiast or not!  Sol Art Gallery will be exhibiting in the Interiors, Antiques and Fine Art Hall.  If there are any paintings you would like to view that you have seen on our website please let us know in advance so we can bring them along to the show.

Come join us in The Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo for a group show of well known Irish artists and local Mayo artists.  Open each day from 12 - 7pm. Click here to see a few of the Mayo artists that will be on show

Come visit our stand at Spring Art Ireland.  Will be showing a wide selection of paintings by well know established and emerging artists.  If you are attending the show and would like to see a particular painting that you have seen on our site please let us know and we will bring it along to the show.

An Exhibition of work by Arthur Maderson, Jimmy Lawlor, Paul Kelly, Vincent Keeling, Senan O'Brien, Alan Kenny, Henry McGrane, Robert Harcus, Ann Flynn, Norman Teeling. Official Opening Thursday April 2nd at 7.30pm.  Exhibition runs 10am-5.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday until April 11th