Bridget Flannery facts for kids

Bridget Flannery (born in 1959) is an Irish painter. She is known for her unique abstract paintings. Abstract art uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestures to create a feeling or idea, rather than showing things exactly as they look.

Even though her art is abstract, critics like Mark Ewart and Aidan Dunne say her work is often inspired by nature. They see influences from landscapes or seascapes in her paintings.

About Bridget Flannery's Art

Bridget Flannery's paintings are not like photographs. Instead, she uses colors and shapes to show how she feels about a place. This is what "abstract" means in art. Her work often makes you think of the Irish countryside or the ocean.

Her Education and Training

Bridget Flannery studied art at a well-known school in Ireland. She went to the Crawford College of Art, and Design Cork. This is where she learned many of the skills she uses in her painting today.

Exhibitions and Shows

Bridget Flannery's art has been shown in many places. She has had exhibitions all over Ireland and in other countries too.

Early Exhibitions

One of her early shows was called "Cork Art Now '85." This exhibition started at the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery in Cork. After that, it traveled to the Heineken Gallery in Amsterdam. This helped her art become known to more people.

Recent Exhibitions

In October 2022, Bridget Flannery had a special solo show. It was called "Undersong" and was held at the Lavit Gallery in Cork, Ireland.

In 2024, her work was part of a group exhibition. This show was called "Real Life" and featured five of her pieces. It was held at the National Gallery of Ireland. Also in 2024, she had a "Retrospective" exhibition. This kind of show looks back at an artist's work over many years. It was held at the Ballinglen Arts Centre in County Mayo, Ireland.