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Roger Cummiskey´s paintings capture moments of quiet intensity and undiscovered beauty. His use of primary colours lends an air of nostalgia to his pictures, which distinguishes his work and creates a sense of timelessness.
Cummiskey’s compositions often capture the viewer’s attention with their simple, recognizable scenes, drawing the viewer’s attention to unexpected textures, nuances of shadow and brilliant bits of light.
Roger Cummiskey in terms of his ability is able to transform ordinary scenes of human life into moments ripe with dramatic possibility.
He lives and works in Mijas Costa, Spain where he says he is able to find the “daily poetry” which inspires his art. D.Lee.
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Buy original art from the comfort of your own home. Its cool to be Celtic!
A wide selection of artworks to suit all tastes. Be part of the Irish Tribe, the Irish diaspora!
Browse through the various galleries on this site. Globalisation is the name of the game!
Enjoy your visit and say Hello!
Nature - The Tree Watcher
A5, watercolour.
Nature - Three Brown Pots
A5, watercolour.
Nature - Flowers after Warhol
Mr Leopold Bloom
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
IndexG gallery
The Very GOOD Show On-line edition runs thru January 30, 2008
(new work and new artist will be added to the site everyday)
Visitors can view the On-line edition exhibition in THREE different methods:
Slideshow on projection screen, On a virtual gallery wall, or view exhibits by name of the artists
Artworks are available for purchase on-line
before the on-wall exhibition
The Very GOOD Show On-wall edition will be held at INDEXG, Toronto
from December 11 thru January 6, 2008
INDEXG located at 50 Gladstone Ave, the Toronto West-Queen-West art district
View location map and full address
The Very GOOD Show on-wall edition at INDEXG is part of the G(ift) HUNTING 07 event
Casa Cultura
Winter Art Exhibition,
From January 25 to March 03, 2008.
A new Collective Exhibition will be presenting the works of a select group of contemporary artists, all members of the AIA-Group.
Figurative, abstract, impressionist, textile art...
Varied themes including: landscapes, seascapes, still life, ...
The artists’ works show us different ways of viewing the world, as well as offering a peek into the unusual.
The Andalusian International Artists Group invites you to discover the art of our times.
Set in the stunning seaside town of La Cala de Mijas, the Centro Cultural de La Cala provides the beautiful surroundings for this Art Exhibition of original paintings by Members of the Andalusian International Artists Group. You also will be treated to exceptional friendliness and a magnificent welcome in this the newest of the three Cultural Centers in Mijas as well as sampling the incredible quality of life which is unique to this part of the world.
10 Artists from 7 countries.
Roger Cummiskey - Ireland - El Albero, Mijas Costa
Jane Gomis - Spain - Riviera, Mijas Costa
Dolores Cummiskey - Ireland - Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa
Ivan Riis - Denmark - Torreblanca, Fuengirola
Richard Wood - England - Valtocado, Mijas
Auli Suvanto - Finland - Camino de Coín, Mijas Costa
Margit Bjorklund - Sweden - Calahonda, Mijas Costa
Sally Huntington - England - Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Pixie Glore - USA - Marbella
Don Widdall - England - Benalmádena
Members of the Andalusian International Artists Group
Opening reception: Friday 25th of January 20:00.
Join us for a glass of wine and a chat! You may even be interested in taking home an original artwork by one of the artists who will be in attendance. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Cudeca Foundation.
Phone : +34 952 592 652 or +34 666 78 26 42
Gallery Sigvardson
This is a collective exhibition of 6 artists from around the world in this relatively new gallery located in southern Denmark.
Galeria Lucia, Maestra Azpaizu
january 02-february 25 2008
Open daily except Sunday: noon - 16:00 and 19:00-21:00.
Winter Wonderland
Roger Cummiskey and Richard Wood display new work in a joint exhibition.
Members of the Andalusian International Artists Group
Calle San Valentin, 6-7C Mijas Costa
Sunday next - 29th July - "Profile" with Leah Dunne on OCI radio, Spain (FM101.6 and FM98.4) at 17:00 (5.00 PM) and repeated again on Thursday 2nd August at 22:00 (10.00 PM).
A national Spanish radio station offering additional non stop non Spanish language programming, basically in English, from Gibraltar to Almería on FM101.6. A service to both English speaking residents and tourists.
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Cudeca
Calender costs 5.50 euro from any Cudeca shop (12 locals. Or contact me and I will arrange them for you.
Limited edition prints will be available for sale in February 2007.
the opriginal paintings will be auctioned in April 2007 to raise funds for Cudeca.
ArtRoger/CudecaCalendar07 This address contains the images and pictures from the launch of the calendar.
Galeria Lucia, Paubla Lucia
To close out the year Monika and Roger get together to display recent works.
Both are members of the Andalusian International Artists Group - AIA-Group - in southern Spain.
Come along and join us for a drink on Wednesday 13 December between 6 and 8 pm.
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Under the banner of the Andalusian International Artists Group
www.rogercummiskey.com
The annual Bloomsday celebrations are reflected in this selection of paintings from the Irish artist Roger Cummiskey.
http://www.rogercummiskey.com
PRESS RELEASE
Galeria LUCIA c/. Maestra A. Aspiazu, (by the horse fountain), Puebla Lucia, Fuengirola.
Presents New ArtWorks, an exhibition of recent paintings by
Roger Cummiskey and Bettina Eriksen,
On view January 21 through February 27, 2006. (Continues daily from 13.00)
Cummiskey’s new work continues his interpretations into the writings and wanderings of James Joyce. In New ArtWorks, however, the artist articulates a search for an individual’s identity stressing difference, solitude, and isolation through the depiction of figures and poetic interpretations from which he will read a few of the poems at the inauguration as well as explaining the background to his interpretations. He is a recognised Joycean scholar.
Roger Cummiskey’s use of drawing and painting on paper in watercolour is considered by many to be masterful. He “employs delicate lines that seem to touch the surface – just long enough to form the silhouette, record a bodily gesture, or suggest an emotional expression.” Neutral pigments become the backgrounds for such depictions, allowing the characters and the relationship that is established between them to suggest that the situation is actually a platform to reflect on the realities of sameness and difference, through non-narrative moments void of spatial context. Earth elements reappear throughout his oeuvre in the form of objects, backgrounds, clothing or lack of it, insinuating the basic instincts of the Authors in their writings. In the words of the artist, “Sometimes the imaginary doubles as an ideal companion to the reading/re-reading of all or part of the Authors’ works in a modern day setting.”
Bettina Eriksen´s paintings use a celebration of colour that evokes the emotion of the Tango and the sensuality of the dance with her loose employment of reds, yellows and blacks that make her paintings instantly recognisable and individualistic, full of movement and desire.
Bettina and Roger are members of the Andalusian International Artists Group (), formed just over a year ago to assist Artists from diverse backgrounds around Europe and residing in the Provence of Andalucía either permanently or temporarily in the promotion of their artistic careers, to enhance the knowledge and skill that will assist them in their careers as Artists, to promote best standards as Artists between people from diverse backgrounds and to help them to seek out opportunities for exhibiting their works. Each of the artists involved has been successful in their own fields and countries and therefore is expected to be able to make a vital contribution to the group as a whole and play an integral role in its future. “We are extremely proud of our progress to date” says founding member Roger Cummiskey, “all of the artists work on behalf of the group on a voluntary basis, giving up their valuable free time to the benefit of the whole group. The spirit of co-operation is without doubt the best aspect of our small organization and will ensure that we continue for a very long time”.
The AIA-Group is always on the look out for new and exiting exhibition places.
Bettina Eriksen was born in Naestved in southern Denmark in 1966 and was educated at the international Authorised Cidesco institute in Copenhagen.
Throughout her life she has always have been a very active person, taking part in all kinds of sport as well as teaching rhythmic dancing. She has always had an ongoing desire to create new handcraft whenever time allowed, including painting pictures.
Bettina is an autodidact artist having received no formal artist training. She is a very strong believer of “the only way to learn is to do”. She has painted since 1995 and taught herself by studying, watching and talking to other famous artists.
“My passion is painting people in movement, using a wide range of colours. I am a bold artist, using colours that are in opposition to each other whilst still allowing colours to flow gently into each other. My inspiration has been fed by my living in or visiting more than 24 different countries, having a constant eye for detail and a very visual mind, always enjoying what nature has to offer. I feel very attracted to the ardent colours of the African soil and the wide range of colours from the beautiful Spanish mountains”.
Roger Cummiskey lives and works in Mijas Costa and Dublin. His latest solo exhibitions “A Stroll Thro’ Ulysses” include The Roxy ArtHouse Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland and The Airfield Trust Gallery, Dublin, 2004. He was chosen to represent Ireland at The Florence Biennale in 2003 and invited again for 2005. He has also represented Ireland at International exhibitions in Stockholm, London and New York in 1999 and 2000. His works are part of public and private collections in Europe, The United States, Japan and China.
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For further information, interviews or high resolution print suitable images, please contact the Artist, 952 592 652 or email
Inauguration
Saturday 21 January 13:30 – 16:00
Roger and Bettina invite you to join them for a glass of wine and a social chitchat.
Roger will read a few of Joyce´s poems at 14.00 and again at 15.00 as well as explaining the background to his painting interpretations.
(to be translated into Spanish and Danish)
Exposition del Arte/Art Exhibition
Le invitan / You are invited to the
Inauguration:
Sabado 21 de jan 13.30 - 16.00, hasta el 21 de feb.
Sat., Jan 21st 13.30 -16.00, continues to Feb 21st.
Galeria Restaurante LUCIA, Puebla Lucia, Fuengirola.
c/. Maestra A. Aspiazu, (by the horse fountain) Tel. 952 582 738
andalusian international artists group
Bettina Eriksen – Denmark –
Roger Cummiskey – Ireland –
Tel. 666 78 26 42
"Of special interest to this exhibition, Roger tells of the connection between James Joyce and Henrik Ibsen. Joyce taught himself Dano-Norwegian in a three week period in 1900 so that he could read and write from Dublin to favourably criticise one of Ibsen’s plays at the time – When We Dead Awaken. Ibsen was so impressed that he wrote back to the young (18 year old) Joyce thanking him. Joyce had referred to “the naked drama” in Ibsen who was to be a great influence on Joyce".
"Later in his life Joyce was to have one son, Georgio, and one daughter whom he called, Lucia!"
Dublin and Southern Spain
Contempory Irish Art Auction - Mullens Laurel Park Sept 12th
Peoples Art, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 23-25 Sept.- North side - opp Dawson St
Irish Art Auction James Adam St Stephen's Green, Dublin Sept 28th
Homes & Gardens Show,
Malaga Exhibition Centre, Palacio de Ferias y Congresos. Sept 30 & Oct 1st/2nd, 2005. Stand A2.
Blackrock College Rugby Football Club Fundraising Art Exhibition and sale 17-20 November at Stradbrook. Fergus Slattery opens.
Egan´s - Puerta Banus/Marbella, July 2005 forward.
The Riviera Gallery, Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain. Thro' 2005.
The James Joyce House of "The Dead". 15 Usher's Island, Dublin- Continues thro' 2005.
Studio viewing
Mijas Costa. By appointment. Tel.+34 666 78 26 42. Oct-Dec
