John is delighted to have had a painting selected for the Ballinglen Arts Foundation’s International Open Call Biennial Exhibition which runs from 30 August 2025 until 9 January 2026. John’s work is a colourful abstract titled “PAINTING INSIDE MY HEAD OUTSIDE THE LINES” and hangs above a piece by Taffina Flood.
John is delighted to share the good news that his works have raised €4,300 for GOAL Ireland at its recent auction.
“Rhapsody”, a 48″ square original abstract in acrylic, created in John’s distinctive style, raised €3,750.
Meanwhile, a limited edition print of his “Abstract Language” painting achieved €550.
To celebrate 40 years of exploring colour, I’m proud to Introduce my new series of abstract work, A Change of Viewpoint.
I decided in 1984 that I would take the path less travelled and pursue a career in the Visual Arts. In 2024, I am still on the same path, and still learning; it’s too late to turn back now! For this series I am using a limited palette of blues, taking a three dimensional journey on a two dimensional canvas, with inspirational Jazz music as my companion. Let’s see where it takes us.
Here is the first piece I created – A Change of Viewpoint – which is also the title of the series .
Acrylic, gesso, gel medium, varnish on stretched canvas 35cm x 28cm.
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