Time: 7pm
Tickets: Free
Company: John Nolan
John Nolan is a second-generation artist. Over the past 40 years, John has established himself as an international artist whose work is characterized by his use of vibrant colour. As an artist, he has worked with fellow artists, poets, musicians, designers, on various commissioned artworks. In 2016 he started working with a fashion designer in Canada; his stylised motifs are being reproduced on their fabrics. His work is easily recognizable and is known throughout Ireland and internationally, having been exhibited in many countries as well as in the U.S
Kevin Nolan his nephew is a multi-talented artist. Both John and Kevin collaborated on a poetry book ” Vibrations of the Soul”. Kevin wrote the poems and John created the abstract paintings. This exhibition brings the paintings and the poems together in The Axis Art Centre Ballymun.
The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation have launched what will be the biggest Pigs on Parade and public arts initiative to take place in Dublin in January 2015!
John was invited to paint one of the pigs. His chosen theme is LOVE – ” 50 Shades Of Love “.
He painted the word love in over 50 different languages on various colourful heart shapes.Inspired by the rich cultural mix in modern Ireland, what better word and motif is universally understood and cherished … all you need is love. More details to follow.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL…..
