In association with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo began a series of invited artists exhibitions in 2019, themed on the creative work and lives of inspirational Irish women.

Most recently, for "Go Lá Fheile Bride' / St Brigid’s Days Exhibition, they  commissioned a new poem from one of Irelands foremost poets, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin. 

Eiléan’s poem, 'St Brigid’s Well', became the thematic inspiration for new paintings by 96 Irish women artists and I am happy to be among them.

My painting, 'They Rise', was created in response to this beautiful, evocative poem and has traveled all the way to Beijing where it Opens for Lá Fhélie Bride, St. Brigid's Day, February 1st and again for International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024.

Thank you, once again to Ailbhe,  Martina and all the staff @hamiltongallery for their continued hard work in making these ambitious exhibitions happen.

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