By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle
Visiting Enniscorthy Castle is a rewarding experience throughout the year. This afternoon, a new exhibition titled Creations of a Colourful Mind opened, showcasing a collection of contemporary paintings.
The colourful paintings that adorn the ancient castle walls are the latest work of three talented local artists; Olivia O’Keeffe, Martina Furlong and Marja van Kempen, and part of a joint creative journey where their unique, distinctive style and self-expression is evident.
Marja van Kampen is a full-time painter and printmaker, born in the Netherlands, and moved to Ireland in 1982. She recently moved to Enniscorthy where she set up a new art facility at the IFA Centre.
A Wexford native, Martina Furlong from Galbally, near Bree, paints and exhibits landscapes and abstracts for lovers of colourful, tactile art in her studio gallery at Oulart. Her work has been widely acclaimed and exhibited on numerous occasions.
Born in Cork, Olivia O’Keeffe is now resident in the Netherlads and proudly describes herself as ‘an Irish artist’ with the desire to create a basic instinct and a necessity, connecting us to the universal source. “It’s all about creating and connecting, reflecting and sharing,” she told WexfordLocal.com.
Maria Nolan officially opened the exhibition. A local writer and artist involved in three films, Ms. Nolan praised the talented female artists and admired the vibrant colours in the paintings.
The current exhibition runs in Enniscorthy Castle until Friday, April 25thand moves to the Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore, Co. Waterford from April 27th to May 31st.
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