LATEST WORK
'Solitude'
To stand on the edge of the ocean and feel like you are the only one present......
This is a new piece I made during this 'stay at home' period and represents my longing for the sea and rock of the Atlantic Ocean
Medium: Alcohol Ink on Ceramic Tile
STAY HOME ..... STAY SAFE
As with many businesses around the world, the art scene has also been hit, with exhibitions cancelled and gallery spaces closed. Art is an important part of our society, and now more than ever. Not only for the creatives, but also for the observer.
Although browsing a website may not be as rewarding or satisfying as wandering a gallery space, for now it is what is available to us. Many major Galleries around the world have given access to view their collections online. From The Van Gough Museum, Amsterdam to The Uffizi Gallery, Florence and The Guggenheim Museum, New York to name a few. The following link will transport you to these places ....
https://upgradedpoints.com/best-virtual-museum-tours/
Online Shopping is the new normal! With retail stores still closed, we have moved online to make our purchases. Thankfully we have an amazing, and extremely busy, postal service in this country which allows me to ship my Original Paintings and Prints worldwide. To own your own artwork, or to gift a piece........
'Any Way The Wind Blows'
Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper, framed behind UV Glass, is available to purchase at The Russell Gallery.
Because of Covid-19, The Russel Gallery is closed to the public, due to reopen on June 8th. Until then, purchases can be made online.
"Everything you can imagine is real...." Pablo Picasso
LATEST ARCHIVAL PRINT
Blackrock Diving Tower, Salthill
A hive of activity during the Summer, and a landmark spot for many. Walk the 'prom' and kick the wall!!
Unfortunately, this is not possible at the moment, but it is possible to own the original of this painting or a print of Blackrock Diving Tower!
Meet the Artist
Childhood memories of exploring the jagged rocks of the Burren or watching the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean, inform much of Mary Roberts work. A regular visitor to her native County Clare, these memories are continually revisited as she sees new ways of capturing a constantly changing landscape, dependant on weather conditions and lighting.
Art took a back seat for some years as Mary first studied Business in college, married and raised three children. In 2014, Mary received her BA in Art & Design from GMIT, Galway. During her time there she became intrigued with light, shadows and reflections. These still have strong influences in her work today.
Previously working in oils, she has recently developed a unique method of representing her subjects through the medium of Alcohol Ink. Their unpredictable nature allows her to investigate the push and pull she associates with both the limestone formations of the Burren and the force of the Atlantic Ocean.
During the first ever Listowel Arts Festival in 2018, one of her works titled, Mullaghmore, was chosen by Artist and Illustrator, PJ Lynch, as ‘Best in Show’. Lynch states that this work succeeds in “purely abstract terms as much as a descriptive piece.”
Mary continues to challenge herself, investigating how she can further her artistic endeavors with this medium while still nurturing her beloved oils.
From September to June Mary also facilitates Adult Art Classes inclusive of beginners to the more advanced. These classes are often considered therapeutic by many as well as educational in a fun and social way.