An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled ‘Staidéar Neamhbheo/Still Life‘, is open to the public and will run until Friday, July 26.
Laois Arthouse, in conjunction with Laois County Council, presented the works of their adult summer arts group, who spent four-days with Paddy, focusing on drawing and painting.
Since graduating from Limerick School of Art and Design in 2021, Paddy has exhibited at The Hunt Museum and Limerick City Gallery of Art and the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Paddy has work in the Limerick City Gallery of Art and the Hunt Museum’s permanent collection.
He was the recipient of the De Veres Art Award for Work of Distinction at the 191st Annual RHA Exhibition for the painting Nature Morte (After Beckett).
His practice is a constant interrogation of his environment. His political ideologies towards his environment shape how he sees the world and informs his practice.
The event was officially opened by Simon Walton, Acting Chief executive of Laois County Council, and Cllr Padraig Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.
For further information see www.laois.ie or contact the Arts Office artsoff@laoiscoco.ie or call 057-8664109.
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