'These paintings came out of my experiences of the Beara Peninsula in winter and my residency in Cill Rialaig on the Iveragh Peninsula – the churning sea and rapidly changing light, the mountains looming out of the rain in the distance, the gushing streams, the ancient vegetation – the whole primordial wildness, combined with the purity and elemental nature of the landscape. I have hundreds of sketches and photos of this elemental landscape, but I painted many works from memory. I like the idea of layers in a landscape, of history, past lives and memories. I strive to capture that elusive sense of connection we all feel, the link between the natural world and ourselves.
Exhibited in October and November 2022.
Samples from a series of large oils capturing drama in nature. (All dimensions are width x height)
Mixed media responses to time spent on the coast.
Abstract landscapes.
Small oils inspired by a river walk in moonlight.
Small oils recalling walks in fields.
© Fionnuala Nolan 2022