Wilton Gallery presents CONTINUUM (20 September – 4 October 2024), an exhibition that unites the work of several visual artists engaged in the practice of abstraction and neo-expressionism: Jenny Fox | Brian Gormley | Jeremy Houghton | Svetlana Lavery | Stephanie Sloan | Anthony Wigglesworth et al., | Jean Michel Basquiat

Although all exhibiting artists (Irish and International) are contemporary, the paintings, screens and digital prints encompass a reference to the canon of art history. 

Dublin's Baggotonia artistic era influences the genesis of this exhibition. It celebrates the cultural movements of the past that challenge conventional narratives of the present. 

Baggotonia broadly represents a place in or around Baggot Street that continues a radical flourishing of artistic and intellectual activity.

The design of this space at 46-48 Pembroke Road is to foster cultural exchange. Artworks are exhibited in a Georgian setting that sheds new light on contemporary art against a background of colours by Dulux Heritage Paints, which include Georgian as well as vibrant contemporary colours. Minima Home has collaborated by incorporating contemporary furniture pieces by European designers into the mix. BuildingLink Ireland has facilitated modern, sustainable lighting to enhance the display of the artworks. Lansdowne Hotel & Waterloo Pub has provided invaluable assistance with the space.

This exhibition opens with paintings by Brian Gormley, primarily known for his large abstractions, especially his blackout works, partially inspired by his friend Jean Michel Basquiat’s work. The exhibition will also present recent works by Anthony Wigglesworth, who continues to work on wet-on-wet, striving to create a final image of abstraction that is rich and layered in texture. Svetlana Lavery explores diverse techniques to create exciting abstract and tactile works, using traditional brushstrokes to more experimental methods. The visual artist Jenny Fox continues to explore abstract painting technique and figurative draughtsmanship. She interrogates the pervasive influence of time on human experiences. Jeremy Haughton's use of negative space allows him to continue to eliminate and create abstract compositions; his collection of works here, among captivating landscapes of South Africa, continues his fascination with the wild, endangered flamingo birds that burst in colour. Stephanie Sloan’s new digital and screen prints explode with a new vibrancy and maturity, with amplified patterns celebrating growth. Her distinct draughtsmanship has a new sense of bold, brilliant confidence, making the floral motif a visual abstraction.

Also on display is a self-portrait attributed to Jean Michel Basquiat.

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FRANCIS
BACON’S BAGGOT STREET ORIGIN 
1909 - 1992

Dr. Margarita Cappock
21 September 2024

Wilton Gallery presents a talk by Dr. Margarita Cappock, FRANCIS BACON’S BAGGOT STREET ORIGINS 1909 – 1992 (Sat, 21 September 2024, at 15:00PM, 46 - 48 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4). Bacon was bombastic, complex, tender and an original painter. Gain insights into one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, which began in Dublin. This talk will be followed by Q&A session

Image | Dr Magarita Cappock c Margarita Cappock 2024

Dr. Margarita Cappock (Speaker)

Dr Margarita Cappock is an art historian, curator and writer. A graduate of University College, Dublin she was formerly Head of Collections at the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin which she joined in 1999 as Project Manager of the Francis Bacon Studio and Archive. There she led the team and coordinated the documentation and reconstruction of Bacon's Reece Mews London studio and its contents.

She is the author of the book, Francis Bacon's Studio (Merrell Publishers, London and New York, 2005), which is the definitive text on the posthumous contents of Bacon’s studio and has written extensively on Francis Bacon and Irish, British and American Artists for The Burlington Magazine, the Irish Arts Review and other international academic journals and exhibition catalogues. She has lectured worldwide on Francis Bacon’s studio and acted as Curatorial advisor for international exhibitions on Francis Bacon.

She has contributed to several documentaries and most recently was concept originator and co-presenter with Adam Clayton of U2 on the documentary, ‘Francis Bacon: TheOutsider’ which aired on Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ. She was Chair of ICOM Ireland from 2020 to 2023. In 2023, she was the Ireland Funds Academic in Residence at the Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco.

Margarita writes extensively on Irish art and artists, both historic and contemporary. She has a particular interest in women artists and was the main author and editor of the publication (on (omit) ‘Sarah Cecilia Harrison (1863-1941), Artist, Social Campaigner and City Councillor’ (Four Courts Press, 2022).

She has recently been working on the development of a project to establish a proposed Harry Clarke Museum of Irish Stained Glass in Dublin.

Join us in this intimate space to discover the spirit of Baggotonia. 

Limited places | Event is not free | Book | or Text ‘Talk’ to 089 410 7007

 

Enquiries

info@wiltongallery.ie | +00 353 89 410 7007 | + 353 1 55 191 65 

Please contact us directly via info@wiltongallery.ie for 
- a complete list of works,
- preview attendance
- talks

Preview Day

Preview Day & Artist Talk Thu Sept 19, 2024 | 6 – 7.30 pm at 46 – 48 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4, D04 P668 

Join Wilton Gallery with Artist Brian Gormley for a conversation about his works, influences including his friendship with Jean Michel Basquiat. Booking essential | confirm your attendance via info@wiltongallery.ie or text ‘Preview’ to 089 410 7007

Supporters

Buildinglink Ireland
Minima Home
Dulux Heritage Paints
The Lansdowne Hotel
The Waterloo Bar
et al

Admission

Free admission to exhibition

Booking essential for admission of talk on Francis Bacon on 21 September 2024

Visitor Information

Tuesday – Friday 11am to 5:30pm
Saturday 11am – 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - to 2pm 21 Sept | limited access facilitate talk on Francis Bacon 
Sunday 11am – 3pm

Closed Monday, Bank Holidays

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Getting There

Address: ‘Continuum’, 46-48 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. D04 P668

By Train: The nearest train station is Lansdowne Station on Lansdowne Road. The venue is approximately 11 minutes’ walk or 4 mins cycling from this station.

By Bus: The nearest bus stop is 2796 on Pembroke Road, Dublin City South served by S2 (approximately 1 minute walk). Other nearby bus stops 487 on Northumberland Road (American Embassy) served by S4, 7, 7A 7n S2 (approximately 8-minute walk) and stop 753 on Waterloo Road served by 38 A, 38B, 38D, 39, S2 (approximately 4-minute walk).

Parking: The nearest parking is on street pay parking, with a disabled parking outside the premises