Artist in residence at The Montenotte Hotel
"THEMES"
by Paul Christopher Flynn
In association with The Gallery Kinsale, we are delighted to showcase a collection of art pieces by Irish artist Paul Christopher Flynn. The exhibition is available to view at The Montenotte Hotel until July 31st, 2023, as part of the Artist in Residence programme to support Irish artistic talent.
This Easter weekend, The Montenotte Hotel invites guests to explore the latest Artist in Residence exhibition ‘Themes’ by Paul Christopher Flynn. Appealing to all art enthusiasts or budding artists, why not kickstart the bank holiday weekend by joining us for a guided tour of the exhibition on Good Friday at 7pm or enjoy an exclusive painting demonstration on Easter Saturday at 12 noon. Paul Christopher Flynn will be able to discuss his art works in depth, as well as share more tips and ideas for guests to create their own masterpieces
THE COLLECTION
After completely stepping away from Ireland and art for 20 years, Paul never stopped thinking about art. By the time he returned home in 2003, he had 20 years’ worth of images jostling for space in his mind. As it was almost impossible to have any kind of linear approach to this, he made the conscious decision to work on multiple themes and ideas. ‘Themes’, the title given to this retrospective exhibition is a snapshot of a selection of those twenty years of varied styles and images. Paul’s paintings have one aim – to be the centres of calm in a world that is often just too loud. Paul wants his paintings to listen rather than speak, to invoke their subjects rather than describe them. The rest is up to you, the viewer.
Paul is showing at The Montenotte Hotel until July 2023 in association with The Gallery Kinsale.
THE ART
Paul’s art is based on minimalism, he believes that what isn’t in a painting is just as important as what is. Paul’s art is designed to bring a sense of calm to our already loud and hectic lives. To invoke their subject matter rather than to describe them. Allowing you, as the viewer to gain your own piece of calm and tranquillity.
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