Cairde Open exhibition, Sligo

Delighted to say my work “Ethereal Reef” has been selected for Cairde Visual 2026, it is the 11th annual open submission exhibition and it’s running from
July 4 to July 17, 2026, I’ll be there, myself at the opening Saturday 4th in Sligo.

“Ethereal Reef” Porcelain Sculpture
Dimensions – 23 x 42 x 27cm.

This work explores the shell as a protective sanctuary for a blooming, magical underwater rock pool.
I took inspiration from the ethereal magic of rock pools and blended it into a sculptural form.
The work blurs biological boundaries as marine life assumes a floral elegance, sea anemones and starfish reimagined as flowers to evoke a sense of surreal wonder and curiosity. I am also drawn to the seas rhythmic capacity to gather and protect.

This is my second year to exhibit work at Cairde Festival and this year my work is in The beautiful Hyde Bridge Gallery. Cairde Festival Visual Art exhibition is held across two Sligo venues: the Hamilton Gallery (Castle Street) and the Hyde Bridge Gallery (The Yeats Building). Please do come along if you are anywhere near Sligo at that time, see last image for exact opening times. The exhibition is free to attend.