Ian-John Coughlan
dal 25/7/2012 al 8/8/2012
Segnalato da
25/7/2012
Ian-John Coughlan
Talbot Gallery & Studios, Dublin
From a Consuming Light. With his current work, the Irish artist has been depicting notions of wonder and future possibility using the traditions of the landscape in recognition of scientific and post-theist present.
Ian-John Coughlan's art practice stems from a long-term interest in the practice of erasure. Although deletion and absence are intrinsically linked with mortality, the work proposes an interpretation of the erasing act that is broader than that of the destructive, more akin to a change of state from one form to the next, visible to invisible. Various techniques and media are employed including work on paper, photography and work on canvas.
The art of the Romantic period in the 18th century was produced in response to the Industrial Revolution and a revolt against the 'Age of Enlightenment' in Europe and America. Painting and drawing produced within the movement focused upon the sublime and the spiritual aspects of nature in an effort to inspire feelings of awe and divine presence.
With his current work, he has been depicting notions of wonder and future possibility using the traditions of the landscape in recognition of our scientific and post-theist present. Deconstructing the traditional components and embracing a reductionist approach, he employs simple recognisable motifs to express concepts and their interaction. Although constrained by their graphics, the motifs are adapted beyond their meaning as graphic symbols to be used as the basis for explorations of a number of themes.
Ian-John Coughlan is an Irish artist and graduated from National College of Art & Design' with a Master's Degree in Fine Art, 2005. He has been exhibited in Wrapping up for Christmas, Talbot Gallery (2011); Making Do With Paper Crowns, Moxie Studios (2011); The White Harvest, The Market Studios (2009); Drawing a Blank, Monstertruck Gallery (2009).
First Thursdays Tour: 2nd August, 18-19h, Ian-John Coughlan in coversation with Niamh Murphy. For further details, please visit www.templebar.ie/Event/First_Thursdays_Dublin
Opening Reception:Thursday 26th July 2012 6pm-8pm
Talbot Gallery & Studios
51 Talbot Street, - Dublin 1
Tue - Fri 10.30 - 5pm
Saturdays: 11 - 4pm