Each year , Five image based artists are invited to come onsite and to work together and create the
Operating as usual
Our original DIVA and founding POPA artist Michelle Pando-Kelly Artist has been there from the Beginnings. This year Pando-Kelly was invited back to bring her special kind of magic to the wall... A study of Stillness, that makes you want to submerge yourself into morning light dappled cool waters. A calm meditation on simple pleasures and nature. It's vibration was quite Mesmerising. ❤️
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The amazing Adrienne M. Finnerty, Contemporary Artist. This painting was a such a performance.... Adrienne threw herself into it, danced her way around the canvas and the resulting expression of pure joy would make you want to boogie all night. 👏👏👏
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We were so pleased when agreed to join the madness . Founder member of the Limerick Printmakers and Limerick School of Art & Design TUS lecturer. Des MacMahon witty art work often cuts close to the bone and brought an element of the In a world gone mad.
The captivating narrative in Myra O'Reilly Artist work brings you into a story of acceptance and togetherness. Such a beautifully peaceful and thoughtful painter. We feel very lucky to have had Myra take full advantage of her time ónsite.
The Fabulous Debbie Chapman Art. What a joyful painting. What a pleasure to watch this painting emerge.
goers Deep in Thought examining the Michelle Pando Kelly painting Electric Picnic s POPA
POPA 2019 artist Martina Furlong Artist.
Today is the last day of my exhibition at and Art Gallery, Galway. 🌈
The image shows a small selection of the work in the exhibition. You can visit the gallery in person or view all the pieces online by clicking the link https://bit.ly/3DFVhvT ❤
Photos from Incognito 2022's post
We talk to a Cork artist and art teacher who is showcasing his work in Cork County Hall this month, Carrigaline based Paul Connell
Wonderful to see this beautiful piece from Alan Meredith, continuing on its journey and finding such a beautiful space to live.
You may have noticed this addition to the Kilkenny Castle Park. Alan Meredith Studio's 'The Fold' was installed last week as part of .
Explore the full sculpture trail from this Thursday 30 July in Butler House Gardens, the Castle Yard behind the Kilkenny Design Centre, Pembroke Kilkenny, Hibernian Hotel & Leisure Centre, Kilkenny Ormonde, Market Cross Shopping Centre, Rothe House Museum & Garden, Butler Gallery, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and the Kilkenny River Court Hotel
For more visit www.NDCG.ie/Connected.
Michelle Pando Kelly , POPA 2015
‘Playground Love’
Wahooo ! ElectricPicnic has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Major Festival Award’ at the European Festival Awards 2019.
This is a nomination for all of you who have contributed to making the festival what it is today .... and for those of you who love to enjoy the party , please do vote to cheer us on. ###
Here is the link to vote:
https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/TVYCDSV
Offaly Arts Culture Night is delighted to have Louise O'Brien in Edenderry Library on Fri Sept 20 from 4-5pm. Join Louise for 60mins in her pop up studio installation and engage with objects that are full of meaning and connectivity to the world around us. Please bring a metal spoon to donate to the installation
POPA 2017 Clare Hartigan , now installed at swimming lake
Photo credit : Instagram.
Robert Ryan POPA 2017
Photo credit : Clare Ellen Shanahan photography.
Love these photos by the POPA and Art Trail photographer Clare Ellen Shanahan
POPA 2018 found a new home . 💜
Electric Picnic 2019 lets be havin yah ! Can't wait to see all the art you have in store . Signing out till after the madness X POPA
Ps. Thank you for all the sharing and caring . We are Delighted to see painting taking its place front and centre .
And finally the very chilled out and oh so groovy vibes of Mr. Brian Palm as he returns to take his well deserved place on the exhibition wall for the second year running . How could we not want to see more at ElectricPicnic 2019
no. 4 onsite is Artist Louise O'Brien dynamic painter and creator of weird and wonderful spaces .
Louise worked onsite by feeling the sounds around her in the artists workspace , she creates so much energy you can't help but feel giddy .
Artist no.3 and the excitement is building . Tom Byrne brings his unique and almost sculptural skills with portraiture and paint to the wall .
One of the hardest subjects to master then throw in the monster scale and timeframe ..... there is no other word but genius .
Oh! to have been a fly on the wall while all this was being done.
We had the pleasure of Artist no. 2 onsite this week.
Joining the crew of POPA 2019 and bravely taking on the challenge of Electric Picnics wall of pretty massive canvases , is the beautifully soulful and compassionate artist, Heidi Wickham . This is going to be special .
( photo credit to Heidi's assistant for the day Lisa Kaufmann)
Each year , Five image based and painterly artists are invited to come onsite and to work together to create the massive main stage arenas outdoor exhibition . We are delighted to announce the first of this years Artists the wonderful and energetic Martina Furlong .
Seeking a CRAFTS DEMO and/or CRAFTS WORKSHOP for Electric Picnic tickets *** You'd be part of the Greencrafts Village & here's info https://www.electricpicnic.ie/stage/greencrafts
E.mail [email protected] with details of your craft & photos & we'll get back || *** Please help spread the word
Timeline photos
I got a really exciting update yesterday to let me know that my A’Design awarded illustration was featured along with 29 other winners in Inkultmagazine.com
This pic has a little section of the article but if you have a chance take a look at the other featured designers - their work is unreal!
We adored this piece that Anne McDonnell exhibited with us back in 2017
Finished panel displayed at Mindfield for Electric Picnic .spraypaint and pen on fabric.
We are Honoured to be a part of Ciara Chapmans story
Looking back over the years of the DIVA and POPA projects brings back some great memories . Looking forward to seeing what this year brings and in what shape and form . If you are interested in either project pop a PM of your page or website .
X Clare
Don't forget to check out the page to see how it works and also sharing the experience with friends makes it all the merrier .
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Timeline photos
So I’ve done it! I finished my 12 page comic ‘The Flare Up’.
The full 12 pages are available on my website www.mychronicpaindiary.com
I just haven’t figured out how I want to post it on FB and Instagram yet so here’s a cropped page 1 while I decide.
Photos from Dismantle's post
https://www.dccoi.ie/media/press-releases/announcing-portfolio-critical-selection-2019-2020
Dearcán Diptych by Alan Meredith Image; Roland Paschhoff.
WE had the pleasure of Martin Finnan's company for the first collaboration POPA wall. What a blast . Congratulations Martin.
From oil paint to razor wire and neon tubing to super 8 film, here are eight artists at various stages in their careers to keep on your radar in 2019.
Last day to see this piece in The Granary Hanover Street, Waterford . Accompanied by a sound piece from Core Creations.
Timeline photos
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