Free lunchtime artists talk at WGOA on Wednesday 5th February, 1-2pm.
Susan Connolly and Ramon Kassam – Artists Conversation
Drop in free event but to guarantee a place please email: waterfordgallery@waterfordcouncil.ie
Exhibition GROUND (two-unfold) presents the second iteration of Susan Connolly’s painting project, exploring the history of abstract painting in Ireland through the lens of Mainie Jellett’s historical painting Decoration (1923). During this event, Connolly will discuss her research and the creation of 100 +one paintings inspired by this process. She will be joined by fellow painter and academic Ramon Kassam for a conversation about the evolution of the project and the connections between Jellett’s work and contemporary abstract practices.
Originally from Kildare, Susan is now based between Belfast and Waterford where she is a lecturer and Course Leader in the Visual Art Department of South East Technological University. She studied at Limerick College of Art and Design, the National College of Art and Design, Dublin and Belfast School of Art where she was awarded an MFA and PhD. Susan is a member of Queen Street Studios and her work is in public and private collections throughout Ireland including the Arts Council of Ireland the Office of Public Works.
Ramon Kassam is an Irish artist based in Co. Kilkenny. Kassam is a graduate of Limerick School of Art & Design. His solo exhibitions include Temple Bar Gallery 2022, Green on Red Gallery, Dublin 2018 & 2016; Limerick City Gallery of Art 2015; and Pallas Projects, Dublin 2013. He has received a number of awards and residencies. These include The Next Generation and Visual Artist Bursary Awards from the Arts Council of Ireland, and residencies with Askeaton Contemporary Arts, The Embassy of Ireland Addis Ababa, The RHA Tony O’ Malley Residency and Irish Museum of Modern Art. His work is represented in collections including, The National Self Portrait Collection of Ireland, Arts Council of Ireland, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Trinity College Dublin, Embassy of Ireland Ethiopia, Office of Public Works, and Corporate & Private Collections (IE, UK, USA).