Eithne Jordan -
Small Worlds
Eithne Jordan is one of Ireland’s most recognised artists.
Eithne Jordan is one of Ireland’s most recognised artists.
| Date: | 22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jun 2012 |
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| Space: | Tall Gallery |
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She paints overlooked urban spaces: car parks, housing estates, factory roofs, underpasses and subway tunnels are all depicted with only a hint of human presence.
The absence of people gives the cityscapes a stillness and clarity rarely experienced within the everyday hubbub of a contemporary city.
Small Worlds presents her intimate gouaches on paper, forming a comprehensive and rich body of work. These jewel-like paintings are testimonies to Jordan’s authoritative use of paint: combining a freedom of mark-making with a refined treatment of light and space.
