Portrush next in frame to hold Margey Exhibition

THE Ramada Hotel Portrush will host a major exhibition of new work by Kilrea artist Adrian Margey next weekend.

A series of high profile one man shows across Northern Ireland has brought Margey phenomenal success over the past year.

This latest exhibition will focus on contemporary portrayals of North Coast landmarks, rural life and musical traditions.

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White Rocks Beach, Portstewart Prom, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant’s Causeway, Portballintrae, Dunluce Castle and Mussenden Temple are just some of the places that have inspired this series of work.

A number of the artist’s popular Irish traditional music session scenes will also be on show together with dramatic Dublin cityscapes and nostalgic depictions of Donegal and Connemara.

“I’m delighted to be exhibiting on the North Coast again this year - so much of my inspiration is derived from here. The exhibition promises to deliver a diverse range of work – with both my contemporary and traditional styles well represented in the show.”

Adrian has two very distinct styles. One he labels as ‘traditional’ – inspired in the main part by the Irish landscape painters.

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The other he labels loosely as contemporary. It is characterised by bold colours and strong form which echo the aesthetics of modern living. This style makes reference to the Nave school and Fauvism and has been influenced by time spent in South America.

The exhibition opens on the evening Friday, April 30 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and continues Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 11am to 8.30pm and Monday, May 3, 11am to 6pm.

Admission free - everyone welcome. For further information telephone 07841593762 or visit www.adrianmargey.com