Donnelly on Donnelly

A PowerPoint and illustrated presentation of.. Artist Brian Donnelly

(Supported by sketchbooks and paintings.)

In this lecture Brian will show how he has developed his working practice.

Brian will include a variety of themes which he has concerned himself with...

To include:

Landscape. Architecture, portraiture, cars,

and in particular his three year study of ‘Eros’ (Alfred Gilbert’s memorial monument dedicated to the philanthropic efforts of lord Shaftesbury.. Piccadilly)

Brian will show how,.. literary, poetic and philosophical responses contributed to his development of this theme.. which will also include.. readings .

He will demonstrate how his working practice has evolved from early beginnings.. Through

representation to expression.

He will show:

His creative quest throughout decades of work which has yielded,

a seamless.. ‘it’s all one painting’..

‘one adventure’..by making the connections between the exciting changes which occur in the life of an artist..

He will show:

How drawing has ..underpinned his abundant , creative, energy.. to promote.. new, vital, stylistic developments in his work.

He will also demonstrate how his understanding of Art History has enriched his work and contributed in general terms .. to his thoughts, ideas and feelings on a vision for the future.