Knuttel to exhibit at Dingle's Greenlane this July

KNUTTEL ‘BACK TO BASICS’ EXHIBITION AT THE GREENLANE
Greenlane Gallery - Holy Ground, Dingle - July 10th - 31st
Having graduated in sculpture from the NCAD, world-renowned Irish artist, Graham Knuttel, has made his name primarily through the medium of painting. In his latest body of work however, the Dublin maverick makes a stunning return to physical form, with a collection of sculptures inspired by the delightful cats, birds and fish that form an ongoing motif throughout his whole body of work. These latest sculptures will feature alongside Knuttel’s latest paintings and tapestries at the Back to Basics Exhibition at the Greenlane Gallery Dingle which will run from 10th – 31st July 2009. This new collection, which is as covetable as it is collectible, sees Knuttel move from one dimension in painting, to two dimensions in his tapestries and finally to maturity in the rubric of the three-dimensional form of sculpture. The work is at once playful and urbane, and the colours he uses such as brilliant oranges, sunny yellows, verdant greens and regal blues; sometimes embellished with gold, sometimes glossily reflective in his paintings and sculptures, provide the viewer with an entry point to a strange other world that is sophisticated in its simplicity, yet not always easy to define. “We are delighted to host this exhibition of Graham Knuttel’s wonderful new work” said Greenlane Gallery owner, Susan Callery. “This is one of few times Knuttel has ever exhibited in Kerry, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the Greenlane’s portfolio of artists. This colourful and exciting body of work by one of Ireland’s most consistently curious artists is the perfect way to welcome the summer into the Gallery.” The exhibition will be opened by Listowel's Billy Keane, renowned writer, publican and the son of the late great John B. at 7.30pm on Friday July 10th. For further information contact 066-9152018 or visit http://www.greenlanegallery.com/.