‘Speculative
Artefacts’ opens at Artlink
22.05.24
MULTIPLE award-winning
artist Pascal Ungerer will be unveiling his new solo
exhibition 'Speculative Artefacts' in the Saldanha
Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree, at 10am to 4pm daily, from
May 25th to June 23rd, 2024.
Cork-based Ungerer, renowned for his captivating
contemporary landscape oil paintings, delves into the
realms of speculative future landscapes and peripheral
topographies with his newest collection.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Crawford
College of Art & Design in Cork and a Masters degree in
Fine Arts from Goldsmiths University London, Ungerer has
exhibited extensively across Europe, North America, and
Asia.
His many accolades include recently being shortlisted
for the 2023 Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the
Year Award (with over 1,600 entrants and only 10
finalists) and exhibiting at prestigious venues such as
the Saatchi Gallery in London. |
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Paschal Ungerer with his
painting 'Monolith' |
Ungerer's fascination lies
in the in-between spaces, or 'edgelands,' where urban
and rural environments converge. His keen eye for
obsolete infrastructure on the fringes of human
habitation gives his paintings a unique narrative.
Through his art, he delves into the interrelationship
between the built and natural worlds, exploring the
tensions and conflicts that arise in these transitional
spaces.
Speaking ahead of his new solo exhibition, Pascal said:
“Speculative Artefacts serves as a visual journey
through peripheral landscapes, inviting viewers to
contemplate the passage of time, the inevitability of
change, and the intricate tapestry of history woven into
the fabric of our environment.
What I’m acutely interested in are marginal places,
desolate spaces and hinterlands.
“We don’t really have the kind of industrial landscapes
in West Cork (or indeed Inishowen) that exist in other
countries, but my work is inspired by those dystopic,
empty landscapes we do have here, where you have just a
few telephone poles, and it’s devoid of people.” |
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'Speculative Artefact' by
Paschal Ungerer |
Artlink project
co-ordinator Martha McCulloch said: “Pascal's work is a
wonderfully unique perspective on the world, which is
compelling, engaging, and inspiring.
“I would therefore encourage as many people as possible
to join us for the opening reception for ‘Speculative
Artefacts’, open to all at 1pm on Saturday May 25th,
followed by an artist’s talk at 2pm. Indeed, this event
will be a great opportunity for visitors to immerse
themselves in Pascal’s artistic vision and
thought-provoking interpretations of our surroundings.”
For further information about ‘Speculative Artefacts’ or
upcoming exhibitions and events at Artlink Fort Dunree
during May and June 2024, visit
www.artlink.ie . |
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