An Exhibition of new work by BRIAN PALM opening on
CULTURE NIGHT
20th September, 2024
At the Duke Street Gallery,
17 Duke St., Dublin 2.
Brian Palm | VERNACULAR
'Vernacular' is a series of new artworks created in Brian Palm's immediately recognisable style which combines photo collage and oil paint, or photo collage and watercolour, usually worked over with coloured pencils and graphite.
This exhibition is ostensibly about parts of the city of Dublin as it was at the end of 20th century; decaying and under demolition, with many communities rapidly disappearing forever. But it also comments on today's society; the rubble and destruction of another era is used metaphorically to reference people living in ruins of their previous lives.
The title of this exhibition refers not only to the architectural fabric which comprises many of Dublin's less grandiose neighbourhoods, but it also references the particular form of semi-secret language often found spoken within such urban communities. There exists a unique sense of humour in the rhyming Dublin 'Ben Lang' (slang) and there's often a musicality in the turn of phrases heard on the streets of the city. 'Vernacular' is also a reference to indigenous naive art, primitive folk art and outsider art. Brian's artwork has always recognized the vulnerabilities and strengths of communities and it celebrates the joy and beauty in the 'everyday'. In this exhibition Palm explores these themes further returning to some of his favourite subjects amid the potentially overwhelming backdrop of current global turmoil.
Brian Palm's unique artistic vision and technique have been developed in Dublin for over four decades. Palm's work has been regularly exhibited in prestigious solo and group exhibitions and his work is represented in numerous private and public collections in Ireland and abroad.
'Vernacular' will be offically opened by renowned architect and author Ed Martin. Refreshments will be served and musical ambiance will be provided by saxophonists Aondotrio and sensational vocal harmony group The QueenBees. The exhibition will run until October 10th.
An Exhibition of new work by BRIAN PALM opening on
CULTURE NIGHT
20th September, 2024
At the Duke Street Gallery,
17 Duke St., Dublin 2.
'Vernacular' is a series of new artworks created in Brian Palm's immediately recognisable style which combines photo collage and oil paint, or photo collage and watercolour, usually worked over with coloured pencils and graphite.
This exhibition is ostensibly about parts of the city of Dublin as it was at the end of 20th century; decaying and under demolition, with many communities rapidly disappearing forever. But it also comments on today's society; the rubble and destruction of another era is used metaphorically to reference people living in ruins of their previous lives.
The title of this exhibition refers not only to the architectural fabric which comprises many of Dublin's less grandiose neighbourhoods, but it also references the particular form of semi-secret language often found spoken within such urban communities. There exists a unique sense of humour in the rhyming Dublin 'Ben Lang' (slang) and there's often a musicality in the turn of phrases heard on the streets of the city. 'Vernacular' is also a reference to indigenous naive art, primitive folk art and outsider art. Brian's artwork has always recognized the vulnerabilities and strengths of communities and it celebrates the joy and beauty in the 'everyday'. In this exhibition Palm explores these themes further returning to some of his favourite subjects amid the potentially overwhelming backdrop of current global turmoil.
Brian Palm's unique artistic vision and technique have been developed in Dublin for over four decades. Palm's work has been regularly exhibited in prestigious solo and group exhibitions and his work is represented in numerous private and public collections in Ireland and abroad.
'Vernacular' will be offically opened by renowned architect and author Ed Martin. Refreshments will be served and musical ambiance will be provided by saxophonists Aondotrio and sensational vocal harmony group The QueenBees. The exhibition will run until October 10th.
