New exhibitions bring local art to life at the Island Arts Centre
The Island Arts Centre in Lisburn is currently playing host to two new exhibitions, which will both run until July 4.
In Gallery One, there is a display of new works by local artist Tracey Quinn.
Tracey is a prominent artist who is originally from Lisburn.
Her work is held in various prestigious collections including the Ulster Museum and Arts Councils of both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Her work explores the how light influences Irish landscapes.
"I have always been drawn to the Irish landscape and the everchanging light that defines it,” she explained.
"Dark clouds, an illuminated distant field, shadows dancing across the land, these moments shape how I see and paint.
"Each painting is like a visual diary, a record of place, season and atmosphere.
"My work is like a visual diary of places I have visited at different times of the year, a record of the variations in the seasons and atmosphere, and the natural drama of the land and sky.
"My work is multi layered, being as much about the process of painting, the medium of paint, the simplification of forms and use of loose brushwork with thin layers of oil paint on canvas.
"I strive to embody the ambiance of the sky and land which has always inspired me and continues to take my breath away.
In Gallery Two, the Island Arts Centre is hosting ‘Silver Skies’, which is an open call exhibition curated by renowned photographer and artist Stephen S.T Bradley.
The photography exhibition is part of the centre’ 25th anniversary celebrations and features work from a variety of photographers from Lisburn and beyond.
Christina Hurson, Arts Programme Co-ordinator at Island Arts Centre, commented: "Stephen was the natural choice to curate this project.
"He possesses a deep understanding of the Northern Ireland landscape, but also brings a sophisticated global eye developed while working in Atlanta.
"His international fine art and commercial experience ensures our entrants are being reviewed by someone who understands the bridge between local storytelling and world-class execution.”
Both exhibitions run at the Island Arts Centre until July 4, 2026.