Artist Eileen McGoldrick latest exhibition in Castlemartyr Resort & Spa. The Exhibition entitled “A Painted Life”, is an exhibition showcasing four decades of her paintings, from her first self portraits and life paintings, through to more recent abstracts.

The evening was well attended. Castlemartyr Resort & Spa provided wine and canapes for the attending Art Lovers. Andrew Phelan, General Manager, and his PA, Eilish O’Shea officially opened the exhibition, and provided the speeches. Artists Stephen Pearce and Diane Magee were also in attendance.
The Exhibition runs until the 28th October, and is open to all.

EILEEN McGOLDRICK: Eileen has been Painting and Drawing ever since she can remember. Her earliest memory is drawing on the coal hole door aged about three in Derby Street, in Belfast.
Eileen left Belfast and went to Birmingham Art college where she gained a BA Hons in Fine Art Painting, She then moved to Oxford where she continued to paint and work as a community artist and Tutor.
Eileen now lives and works in Youghal, Co Cork. The work on view here is all recent, and has been inspired by her return to Ireland. Eileen feels being an Artist has made every day an adventure, whereby she strives to explore the subject that she wants to represent, in what ever media she feels is appropriate. Eileen will work for months on an idea, or a feeling, by exploring it, following instinct, and relying on years of experience to create unique images that always excite, whether they are mixed media portraits, or an inner journey.

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Click on image to see the opening of the exhibition ‘A Painted Life’ by artist Eileen McGoldrick

AN EXHIBITION of artistic works by Eileen & Will McGoldrick is currently underway at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co. Cork. Officially opened by Tom Doorly at an exclusive launch evening on the 30th of June, the cleverly titled “Between a Rock and Good Place, continues until 17 July 2011. Housed in a restored 17th century farmyard building the exhibition presents the paradox of imagination and reality as subjects are explored both through paint and lens.

This unique exhibit consists of two main bodies of work. ‘Dreams’ by Eileen McGoldrick is a series of archival prints made from a mixed media journey exploring the sequence of the dream and ‘Irish Rock’ by Will McGoldrick is a photographic series based on work done over the past two years exploring the coastal rock formations of the South Coast, and in particular the East Cork / West Waterford areas. A selection of other works by both artists are also on display.

Speaking of ‘Dreams” Eileen explains her artistic concept saying “This journey will take one from entering the dream state, to confronting the different types of dreams, and experiencing the desire for the dreams to end. The final stage lifts one upwards, re-entering consciousness”. Contrastingly Will’s subject matter is very much a study of something more solid as he himself explains “When looking at rock, I am looking at its composition, light, colour and form. When these elements come together, and especially following a high tide, the rocks glisten with water, salts and oils that somehow work in a symbiotic way to reveal the vibrant colours, grains and striations. Smell and sound also play a major part in these experiences; the sea-weed, the salt air, the electric sound of the water running off shingle, or a minor thunderclap as a wave hit’s a rock in a corner. These all add to my journey when recording this project.  My aim here is to highlight to the viewer, the beauty that exists around us, and how nature has carved and painted places of sensory delight, that are just waiting to be found. Ultimately both ‘Dreams’ and ‘Irish rock’ exude a fascinating juxtaposition as contrasting concepts come to both compliment and provoke thought.

*Those who are unable to attend the exhibition are welcome to visit Mc Goldrick Art and Photography Gallery which is located at 59 North Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork.

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Profile: Eileen
Belfast born Eileen has been Painting and Drawing ever since she can remember. Eileen left Belfast and went to Birmingham Art College where she gained a BA Hons in Fine Art Painting. She then moved to Oxford where she continued to paint and work as a community artist and Tutor.
Eileen feels being an Artist has made every day an adventure, wherein she strives to explore the subject that she wants to represent, in whatever media she feels is appropriate. Eileen will work for months on an idea, or a feeling, by exploring it, following instinct, and relying on years of experience to create unique images that always excite, whether they are mixed media, portraits, or an inner journey.

Profile:Will
Will is a skilled photographer with over 20 years experience creating images that portray a wide range of subject matter in his own unique way. Born in Belfast, he moved to Oxford where he gained his degree, and studied Photography. Will returned to Ireland in 2003 and is based in Co. Cork.
As a founder member of the “In Camera” group of photographers in Oxford, he has exhibited widely, both as a solo artist, and as part of a group of artists. His recent work has been inspired by his surroundings, and hails his use of colour as opposed to his Black & White images created in the UK.
Will’s work has been eagerly sought by commercial Business’s and by Collectors alike.

Well known musical director, pianist and Youghal native Tracey Symon (director of the Blackwater (Performers) Academy) is joining forces with tenor Frank Ryan, former member of Youghal Musical Society, to present I Hear You Calling Me: the Story of Count John McCormack at the Grainstore, Ballymaloe on Friday 20th May 8pm.

The concert already played to capacity audiences, including Youghal Arts Centre and Dungarvan Town Hall, last November and is embarking on a mini tour of theatres this coming May. Narrated by the much loved radio/tv presenter Kevin Hough, it also features Cork soprano Linda Kenny as Lily McCormack. ‘This is ideal for anyone who loves Irish and Classical music’ says Hough. It’s dripping with McCormack Classics like Because, Macushla,Roses of Picardy, I Hear You Calling Me and much more. Be prepared to tap and hum along! Ryan trains with Midleton based vocal coach Hilary Reynolds.
tickets only €20 083-3631468. early dinner in Ballymaloe House/concert offer: €65 from 021-4652531 (booking essential for this offer)
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Over 300 people turned up to the opening of the ‘Harvest Art Exhibition’ held at Ballymaloe House on Wednesday (11th August 2010) Mayor Mary Linehan Foley, Sheila & Nick Loughnane, Katie & Johnny Fitzgibbon and  artist Eileen McGoldrick  all  from Youghal.

The broad range of work on view in this exhibition fully represents the exciting artistic life of Cork and its environs, and is a wonderfully engaging and authentic reflection of a genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

Daragh Dukes a musician from Limerick, also from Limerick Colette O’Sullivan, Maeve Magill and Barra O’Toole. Guests were very impressed with the show,  a ‘stunning display of  talent’ was one of the many comments, most  people intend to return and see it again as it was so busy!

Hugh Lonergan CIT, Crawford College of  Art opened the show and  delivered a poignant and witty speech. Delicious canapes were provided in abundance by Hassets Bakery Carrigaline.

This exhibition is a ‘must see’ and will run in the Grain Store at Ballymaloe until Sept 18th, 12noon to 6pm daily.