Anne Rigney facts for kids
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Anne Rigney
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| Born |
Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Athlone Institute of Technology |
| Style | Abstract |
| Era | Contemporary |
| Children | 2 |
Anne Rigney is a talented Irish visual artist and sculptor. She creates modern art. Her work often shows her feelings and the beautiful Irish countryside.
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About Anne Rigney
Anne Rigney was born to Rita and Vincent. She grew up in Mount Temple, County Westmeath. Now, she lives in Knockcroghery, County Roscommon.
Anne studied at Athlone Institute of Technology. She earned a degree in Art and Design. She also helped start a group called Working Artists Roscommon. This group is for professional artists. Anne is also a member of Visual Artists Ireland.
Her Art Style
Anne Rigney's art is mostly abstract. This means her art does not show things exactly as they look. Instead, it uses shapes, colors, and textures. Her work is greatly inspired by where she lives. The Irish countryside and her own life experiences also influence her art.
She uses many different materials in her art. These include oil paint, watercolour, and acrylics. She also uses mixed-media and found objects. Found objects are everyday items that artists use in their artwork.
Exhibitions and Events
Anne Rigney's art has been shown in many places. She has had exhibitions in different countries. Here are some of the places where her work has been displayed:
- Stay Gallery, Downey, Los Angeles, California.
- documenta X Fringe, Kassel, Germany
- Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
- Kenny Gallery, Galway, Ireland
- United States Embassy, Dublin, Ireland
- ICONS Festival, Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- Crossroads Symposium, Roscommon, Ireland
- Dyehouse Gallery, Waterford, Ireland
- Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon, Ireland
- Basement Gallery, Dundalk, Ireland
- Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford, Ireland
- Celtic Links, Inverness, Scotland
- Mullingar Arts Centre, County Westmeath, Ireland
Public Art Collections
Anne Rigney's artworks are part of several public art collections. This means her art is owned by public groups. People can often see these works in public places.
- Office of Public Works
- Athlone Institute of Technology
- Roscommon County Council
- Irish Distillers
Awards and Recognition
Anne Rigney has received awards for her art. She has also been recognized for her talent. Sometimes, artists are given a special place to work. This is called a residency.
An Art critic named Ian Wieczorek praised her work. He said, "In the abstract Anne Rigney produces striking and provoking works." This quote was published in The Irish Times.
- She received a Travel Award from the Arts Council. This was for cultural events in Kraków, Poland.
- She had a residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Monaghan.
Working for Fairness
In 2015, Anne Rigney spoke out for equal rights for all people. This was before a public vote in Ireland. She wrote a poem and made a video. The video was shared online to encourage people to support fairness.
Later in 2015, Anne asked people in Australia to also work for equal rights. In 2016, she wrote an article for the Daily Telegraph. In it, she asked Australian parents to support their children. She encouraged them to campaign for equal rights. She wrote, "Talk to your politicians. Hold rallies. Write letters to papers. Do not stand idly by. Your children need you."
