Clémence Prosen and Rebecca Fitzsimons, esteemed artists known for their exploration of Irish and French sceneries, are delighted to announce the 3rd edition of the Franco-Irish Exhibition at The Red Stables in St. Anne’s Park, Dublin. This year’s exhibition, taking place from September 17th to September 30th, promises to showcase an array of captivating artworks that celebrate Ireland and France.
Building upon the success of previous editions, this year’s exhibition will feature a diverse collection of paintings, including the evocative works of Clémence Prosen and Rebecca Fitzsimons. The artists invite visitors to explore their interpretations of Irish and French landscapes, offering a glimpse into the shared cultural heritage and natural beauty of both nations.
New to this year’s event is a Franco-Irish Quiz, where attendees can test their knowledge of Irish-French culture while perusing the exhibition. Additionally, a raffle will be held throughout the exhibition period to raise funds for Lauralynn, Ireland’s Children Hospice.
"We are thrilled to return to The Red Stables with our latest artworks," said Clémence Prosen. "This exhibition not only celebrates our artistic collaboration but also underscores the enduring bond between Ireland and France through art."
Rebecca Fitzsimons added, "The Franco-Irish Exhibition has been a wonderful platform to share our passion for art and culture. We look forward to welcoming visitors and engaging with the community once again."
In addition to the original oil paintings, the exhibition will be supported by Art Prints (limited and open edition), Counties and Country Prints, Greeting Cards, and the Home Accessories and Mindful products made by Clémence Prosen under the brand Calm Space.
The exhibition will be open daily from 11 am to 4:30 pm (except Tuesday: 1 pm – 4:30 pm), offering free admission to all. Attendees can expect to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of paintings, from serene landscapes to vibrant cityscapes, capturing the essence of both nations.
About the Artists:
Clémence Prosen is a self-taught artist, a surface pattern designer and calm-life advocate. After living and working in Europe and Asia in the corporate sector, she moved to Ireland in 2016. Her art developed quickly, inspired by the soothing Irish landscapes and the supportive art culture. She decided to develop her artistic practice, in parallel with her engineering job, and connect locally with artists and organizations to show her art online and offline. As of 2021, she focuses solely on her art and designs.She had her first solo shows at the Skerries Mills in 2019 and 2020. Then, she showed her paintings at the Group Exhibitions Signal Art Open 2019 & 2022, Culture Night Samelah – Le Cheile 2021 and Art Source 2021 and the Berkeley Gallery in 2022 and 2023.
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Rebecca Fitzsimons is an Irish visual artist who divides her time between Paris and Dublin since her retirement from teaching French and English in a North Dublin secondary school. Rebecca has been painting all her life and has taken her artistic pursuit seriously over the past eight years. She is indebted to Irish artists, John Nolan and Róisín O’Farrell whose courses she has undertaken. They are inspirational teachers who have enabled her to develop her own creative style.Rebecca has a daily practice of painting and the Covid lockdown in Paris provided an opportunity to create many of the watercolour paintings you will find in this Franco-Irish exhibition in collaboration with Clémence Prosen. Her interests are varied in terms of subject matter, including cheerful florals, Parisian scenes, house portraits and commissioned paintings of family groups. She also works in acrylics and water-soluble oils, but her passion is for watercolour.This collaboration with Clémence in The Red Stables, Clontarf, is Rebecca’s first exhibition and she hopes that the cross-cultural element between these two historically close European countries will be appreciated by all who attend.
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Location: The Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park, Clontarf, Co. Dublin. D03 X0C3. Free parking.
Dates: September 17th – September 30th, 2024
Opening Times: 11 am - 4:30 pm (except Tuesday: 1 pm – 4:30 pm)
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