Clare Hartigan’s work is far from stagnant. It moves as life moves through its ever changing moods. Sometimes abstracting sometimes becoming more literal.

The ideas for these paintings seem to come from a constant appreciation for the presence of the divine that surrounds us, whatever it may be from the seemingly insignificant to life changing events. Embracing the balance of life there is also an element of exorcism where demons are faced and expelled through the creative process.

Movement seems to be prominent in a lot of the artists work. This probably comes from her growing up as a child beside the river Shannon experiencing its chaotic powerful movement.

Clare credits a lot of her foundational skills to her mother, well known Irish Artist Barbara Hartigan. Her formal education includes studies at Limerick School of Art and Design and an intern at Duncan of Jordanstown, Dundee, Scotland. She has received much recognition for her work through awards, commissions, the media and exhibitions throughout Ireland.

For further information see:
Limerick Leader
Limerick Post

Gallery’s: Gallery 44
McCurtain Street,
Cork.
021-4501319

Davern and Bell
22 Thomas Street,
Limerick.
061-481967