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Padraig McCaul

The work of Padraig McCaul manages to transcend the typical boundaries usually ascribed to art forms. Traditionalists who might shy away from the abstract find themselves drawn to his modern representational style. His use of colour is dynamic, his geometrical shapes soften to blend into the landscape. Nature is presented cleanly and purely, without attitude or judgement. No anger, angst, or agenda here. The result is an invitation to look at familiar subjects with a new eye and be refreshed.
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Born in Dublin in 1963, Padraig is a self- taught artist. His paintings explore the rich landscapes and coastlines of the West of Ireland and can be found in many private collections throughout Ireland, Europe and America.

"Like many other artists before me that have been held spellbound by the beauty of the west of Ireland, I believe there is a special energy, a soul deeply rooted in the landscape of the west. It is that which I try to capture in my paintings".

Padraig's paintings are inspired and influenced by the Irish landscape paintings of Paul Henry and John Luke, as well contemporary artists such as Donald Teskey. His love of strong colours has been inspired by artists such as Norah McGuinness and French artist Claude Idlas.

Padraig works primarily in oils, using brushes and palette knives in strong, sweeping lines. Composition and form combined with strong, vibrant colours all come together to capture his vision of the West.

Solo exhibitions:
2007
- Living Colours, Cork and Kerry; The Hungry Hill Gallery, Adrigole, Cork
- From Clare to Here; Lahinch Art Gallery, Lahinch,Co.Clare 2007
2006
- The West of Ireland - Land, Sea and Sky; The Hungry Hill Gallery, Adrigole, Cork

Group exhibitions:
2009
- The Hungry Hill Gallery, Adrigole, Cork
2008
- The Hungry Hill Gallery, Adrigole, Cork
2007
- The Blue Loft Gallery, Dublin (2 person show with Axel Rothoux)
- The Bad Art Gallery, Dublin
- ScotlandArt.com, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Art Ireland, RDS, Dublin

2006
- Art Ireland, RDS, Dublin
- Christmas Group Show, The Bad Art Gallery, Dublin
- Christmas Group Show, Munster Fine Art gallery
- Spring/Summer Show, Western Light Art Gallery, Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo

2005
- Spring/Summer Show, Western Light Art Gallery, Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo
- Art Ireland, RDS, Dublin
- Summer Show, OSB Gallery, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

2004
- Art Ireland, RDS, Dublin
- Art on the Green, Stephen's Green , Dublin

Collections
Embassy of Cyprus, Washington, USA
Private collections - Ireland, England, France, Canada, USA.

Artist Residencies
Heinrich Boll Cottage, Achill - 2007

Work