‘Contemporary Art of Northern Ireland’, now in its fifth edition, continues to showcase and celebrate emerging and more established artists based in the region, who have achieved recognition locally and internationally. These artists create unique artworks exploring and drawing inspiration from different themes, ideas, traditions, and techniques.  

The wide art selection on display has been curated to reflect the diversity and originality of the artists’ creativity. Arranged in two galleries, the numerous artworks encompass vibrant abstracts, atmospheric landscape paintings, works inspired by the beauty of nature, fascinating figures, intriguing photos, exquisite glass art, textile gems, and remarkable sculptures.

Viewers are invited to take a visual journey through the galleries to discover artists and art, and appreciate the wealth of talent in Northern Ireland.

The featured artists include QSS members Majella Clancy, Karl Hagan, Ashley B. Holmes, Sinead McKeever and Anushiya Sundaralingam. The exhibition also features work by Lisa Ballard, Justė Bernotaitė, Ronan Bowes, Craig Donald, Ray Duncan, Emma Fitzpatrick, Spencer Glover, Elham Hemmat, Eamonn Higgins, Janet Keith, Patricia Kelly, Louise Lennon, Judith Logan, Alison Lowry, Sarah McWilliams, Tracey McVerry, Maria Perry and Latisha Reihill.

All the artists are represented by Gallery 545, and this exhibition is curated by Francesca Biondi, the gallery’s Art Director & Curator.

You can view this exhibition in person from Monday – Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm at the Island Arts Centre, or online at www.gallery545.com. The opening reception takes place on Saturday 7th September from 2 – 4:30pm, and is on display until 5th October. 

For more information and details about exhibition tours and curator talks, head to the Gallery 545 website below.