Lot 24: Gerard Byrne - Blissful Journey

Born in Dublin, Gerard Byrne is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists. Byrne’s oil painting is distinctive for its vibrant palette, expressive brushwork and skillful contrasts of light and shade, all of which bring to mind the work of the Impressionist Masters. It is for this reason that Byrne may be referred to as a modern Impressionist. His artwork can be seen in private and corporate art collections across Ireland and the world, including the Irish Government’s Art Collection, the Irish Embassies in Singapore and Beijing, and the Citadelle Art Museum in Texas, USA.

With no history of formal artistic training, Bryne's artistic career spans over 30 years with 30+ solo exhibitions worldwide. In 2017 he established the Gerard Byrne Studio in Ranelagh, Dublin. The four-room Fine Art gallery space also offers a glimpse into Byrne’s creative artistic process. The Gerard Byrne Studio brings Byrne’s work to the public in carefully curated, imaginative exhibitions, which are well regarded and highly respected by art critics, collectors and curators. Artwork Description: Auctioned artwork is one off, A/P (Artist Proof) Fine Art Print framed with museum quality UV70 anti – reflective glass with UV protection. The print is signed by the artist at the back and comes with the Certificate of Authenticity and Hologram label with serial number. The original 'Blissful Journey' painting features Portobello's famous LOCKS Restaurant and Windsor Terrace. Painted en plein air, in June 2020, the painting formed part of Gerard's latest collection and the exhibition 'Pause For Harmony. Art in Lockdown'. The artwork is donated to SCOOP Art Auction and ALL proceeds raised will go to SCOOP Ed programmes.