In these days of the ‘selfie’ and the ability to hold hundreds of images of friends and family in our pockets there still persists an interest in the painted portrait. Perhaps like the slow food movement, taking time to create and to appreciate becomes even more valuable in our digital age.
The portraits here are of two kinds, the commissioned and the personal. There is a long tradition in state and public institutions of commissioning images of leaders. Governmental, legal, medical and military (and now to a lesser extent the religious) bodies commemorate and celebrate their chief executives and head officers through having their portrait painted. The other kind of portrait is undertaken by the artist themselves to capture the image and character of family and friends. In this case the artist has chosen the daughters of a two fellow artists, and a grandchild.
Carey Clarke PPRHA is one of Ireland’s most respected artists with a wide interest in all forms of painting through various mediums and subject matters. His painting of the human figure more often than not confines itself to portraiture. In the commissioned portraits Clarke not only chases probity of likeness but also introduces various props and references that allude to the area of specialty or practice of his subject. In the personal portraits (here three youthful women) Clarke dispenses of such devices to concentrate more on the character that emanates from the subject’s physiognomy and to a lesser extent reference their generation through their clothes.
All of these portraits are painstakingly executed. They are planned, researched, drafted, altered and pursued to an excellence of finish.
We are indebted to their owners for lending their work to the Academy for the number of months that they will grace our walls.
Portraits
Carey Clarke PPRHA
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Date:
20 Jan, 2017 - 23 Apr, 2017 -
Time:
Monday – Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00 Wednesday Late Opening: 11.00 – 20.00 -
Price:
Free -
Info:
Visitor Safety
We look forward to welcoming you at the RHA.
In line with Covid-19 safety protocols, visitors will be asked to wear a mask.Opening Times
Gallery Hours:
Mon – Sat: 11 – 17
Sun: 12 – 17
Wed Late Opening: 11 – 18.30Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10 – 17Admission Always Free. Donations Always Welcome.
Getting Here
15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
Tel: +353 (0)1 661 2558
Email: info@rhagallery.ieThe Royal Hibernian Academy is located in the city centre of Dublin, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland and within close proximity to a wide variety of public transport services, such as Dublin Bus (Routes: 39A, 46A and 145) and Dart (Pearse Dart Station).
Access
There is plenty of parking available in the neighbourhood and the RHA is fully wheelchair accessible.
Cafe
Margadh RHA is a speciality food and wine outlet from the people behind Margadh Howth, Mamó Restaurant, Elm Epicurean and Barrow Market. The wine bar serves morning fare, lunch, hampers and gifts.
Mon – Sat: 11 – 17
Tues – Sat: 9 – 15
Sun: 12 – 17