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New Exhibition to open in the Jennings Gallery on 16th May
A visual exploration of peace, healing and serenity by Anne McNamee.
Exhibition: Quiet Light: A visual exploration of peace, healing and serenity
Artist: Anne McNamee
This exhibition presents a collection of original paintings inspired by Ireland’s landscapes and coastlines that evoke a sense of calm, reflection, and emotional connection. Rooted in Anne’s passion for creating peaceful and uplifting imagery, this exhibition explores themes of resilience, wellness, and human connection to nature - integral to mental and emotional health.
Drawing on her background as an artist who transitioned from city life to the serenity of the Irish countryside, these paintings celebrate the healing power of the natural world. The rhythmic lines of rolling hills, the vibrant colors of coastal scenes, and the soft textures of rural vistas reflectboth the outer environment and inner landscapes of tranquility and contemplation.
Anne’s paintings are always a celebration of the interplay between light and nature. Her images have been described as otherworldly, and she aims to create peaceful dreamlike images, weaving in elements of Irish skies, the sea and the land. The skies in her paintings are layered and change with the light. Each painting is not just a visual journey, but a deeply personal one revealing layers of meaning, Anne hopes her paintings bring a sense of comfort and restoration to those who see them.
Exhibition Launch:
Join us in The Jennings Gallery from 17:00 to 18:00 on Friday 16th of May 2025.
Biography
Anne McNamee is an emerging artist originally from Cork who is now based in Clare. Anne has strong connections with UCC as her sister in law is Geraldine McNamee who works as a Medical Internship Program Manager for the School of Medicine and her mother is Patricia McNamee who in 1987 became the first dedicated disability support officer in any Irish university and who then set up UCC’s Disability Support Service in 1988.
In her student years, Anne attended the Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork, but left to run an art gallery in Muswell Hill, London. Anne is a full time artist and a member of Visual Artists Ireland. She paints from her studio in the Burren and is deeply inspired by the folklore, landscapes and coastline of Ireland. Anne paints in acrylic usually with very large canvases.
You can see more of her work on her Instagram page @anneelizabetharts
Anne's exhibition will close on Friday 6th June.