Senga Sharkey – ‘Somewhere Between Two Extremes’

Sylvia Thirlway – ‘Elemental Spaces’

Senga Sharkey of Co. Fermanagh explores a delicate artistic balance between abstract and the familiar. Her exhibition aptly titled ‘Somewhere Between Two Extremes’ emphasises the power of storytelling. In both semi-abstract and fully abstract style, memories, feelings and imagination are transformed with a fusion of colourful textured mediums, collage, acrylic and mixed media. Often these stories are only partially told as Senga aims for a contemplative response from viewers; ‘I primarily aim for an emotional response from viewers, who can project their own feelings and experiences, and make what they will of my work’.

Co-joining artist & poet Sylvia Thirlway indicates her passion for all things natural after laying down her brushes for a long time. On return from her previous acrylic painting, Sylvia discovered her adoration of oils, as it blends and flows over many differing surfaces, including her chosen wood panels and canvas boards. Her exhibition titled ‘Elemental Spaces’ is inspired by the state of the planet and the way many societies have forgotten how to value the natural world and all its wonders. “Once a beautiful bountiful land of diversity and vitality Cradling us like healing hands, though facing now a new fragility”

This thought-provoking exhibition will be officially opened by award-winning poet, short story writer, filmmaker & contemporary artist Teresa Godfrey. Join us for what promises to be an invigorating evening of storytelling and poetry through the power of visual art, the spoken word & creative expressions on Friday 5th Sept at 7:30pm. Refreshments will also be served. This exhibition will run until 3rd October.