Niki Purcell - Irish Landscapes

In my work I attempt to depict not objective reality but rather the subjective emotions and responses that my surroundings or subject arouse in me.

My painting is inspired directly by my surroundings, I like to make very fast line sketches to capture a moment in time… in the way you might take a quick photo. This allows me to map my composition but still lets me portray the energy and life of my subject.

For me it’s very important to achieve a sense of movement and change within my works, as I feel this helps to illustrate my main response to landscape, which is a wonder and joy at the power and essence of nature.

In Particular I found myself repeatedly drawn to trees - I almost see them as guardians and witnesses to history … a strong presence in the landscape and the force and power of the wind,which shapes the land and is ever changing.

For me paint and the act of painting…creating a world or story on a canvas that can live and grow both in my head or the viewer’s imagination is the magic and purpose of my work. A painting should suggest/conjure up a whole world of possibilities that can make each viewing a new experience.

HONS Ba Fine Art NCAD,Dublin,Ireland

SOLO SHOWS
" A Vision of Yeats” , Rua Red Arts Center, Co.Dublin, Oct 2015
" Feast” ,An Lab Arts center, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Oct 2014
" Feast” ,Tate Guerin Gallery, Well’s House, Co. Wexford, April 2014
" Deco dance” , Bijou, Rathgar, Dublin, Dec 2012
" Sea Saw “, The gallery, Mountmellick Library & Arts centre, Oct 2011
" Sea Saw” , The Cockleshell gallery, Duncannon, Co. wexford, Sept 2011
" Walk about " , The Waterside theatre & Arts centre, Derry, March 2010
" Sea Change ", Castleblayney Arts Centre, Castleblayney, Nov 2009
" Sea Change ", Wicklow County Council Buildings, Wicklow, May 2009
" Childs Play ", Tosca Restaurant, Dublin, 1999
" Forgotten Gardens ", The Bank Gallery & Bar, Brussels, Belgium, 1998
" Different Places ", The Garden of Delight, Christchurch, Dublin, 1997
" Forgotten Lands ", The Kevin Kavanagh Gallery , Dublin, 1996
" Myths and Fishtales ", Coopers Restaurant, Greystones, 1995

GROUP SHOWS
“What land & Country is this?”, The Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford, May 2015
“1 FT SQ”, The higher Bridges gallery, Fermanagh Dec 2012
“Ranelagh contemporary Arts festival, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Sept 2012
“In Particular is contained he universe”, The Mill Theatre, Dundrum, June 2012
“1 FT SQ”, The higher Bridges gallery, Fermanagh Dec 2011
"Scoop ",The Ormond wine bar, Ormond Quay, October 2010
"Down the Line", The Crow Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin 2007
"Margin",OPW OFFICES, St.Stephen's Green, Dublin 2007
"Home",BT2, Grafton St.,Dublin 2007
Christmas Show, Cherrylane Gallery, Greystones 2005
" Iontas " Exhibition, National Tour 2005 , 2001, 1991
Greenstar Show, Mermaid Arts Centre Bray, Co. Wicklow, 2004
Schull Arts week, Schull,Co.Cork, 2003
Group Show, 101 Talbot St, 2000
" Emerging Artists ", O.P.W Touring Exhibition, 1998
Schull Arts week, Schull,Co.Cork, 2003
Group Show, 101 Talbot St, 2000
GROUP SHOWS

“Emerging Artists ", O.P.W Touring Exhibition, 1998
“Research show ", Guinness Hopstore, 1998
"Art for Omagh ", National Concert Hall, 1998
"Ramus” Exhibition, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, 1997
“Rainy Season ", Jo-Rain Gallery, Dublin, 1996
"Outpost Exhibition ", Venice Biennale, 1995
Group Show, Harrison Gallery, Dublin, 1995
AGM Show, Bank of Ireland Plc., RHA, Dublin, 1995
NCAD Degree Show, RHA, Dublin, 1995
“Open Access ", Dublin Castle, 1994
“Group Show ", Apollo Gallery, Dublin, 1991/2
“Group Show ", Gutter Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin, 1991

COMMISSIONS

Flynn & O’Flaherty, 1999
Bijou Restaurant, 1998
Viden Holdings, 1991

COLLECTIONS

The Office of Public Works
Mr Joe Dowling, Former Artistic Director, Abbey Theatre
Mr Derry Hussey, Jones Plc
Christy Moore, Entertainer
Egan & Sons, New Jersey

landscape, trees, mountains, expressionism, ireland