Stand By Me

An exhibition of Máire's oil paintings

The Irish Cultural Centre is physically and conceptually a challenge for a painter. It is the home of both traditional and innovative music, theatre and dance. Thus painting needs to stand up for itself in such an eclectic space and be able to make its own rhythm and dance.

The darkness of the interior is an invitation to the artist to attend to the light. An invitation too to dance to the music. I feel privileged to have been invited to take up the challenge.

I celebrate the solstice and full moon ..both of which are with us on the same date this month, offering us wonderful light, both in the morning and in the Stygian night. And I echo the sound of singing in the work. It is not always visible but it is there believe me. Lyrics from my life.

“Stand By Me”, an exhibition of Máire's oil paintings, is on display at the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith between 27 June and 27 September, admission free. Details at irishculturalcentre.co.uk