Gillian Lawler Oil on Canvas 153x122cm

Descriptions: Untitled 2
Artist: Gillian Lawler
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 122cm x 153cm
Artist Information: Gillian's paintings are modeled on modern building developments, high-density living, apartment upon apartment, tightly packed and claustrophobic. These densely layered images meditate on the possible long-term rise and fall of cities, suggesting vast and possibly fragile ambitions. The American historian Lewis Mumford (1895-1990) argued that the structure of modern cities is partially responsible for many social problems seen in western society. While pessimistic in tone, Mumford argues that urban planning should emphasize an organic relationship between people and their living spaces. This body of work focuses on a sense of unease within an urban architectural context. Gillian wants to consider spatial, structural and psychological fluctuations and schisms within an urban framework. Formerly familiar structures appear strange and peculiar. The act of architecture is significant in its unavoidable manner of influence and its ability to affect mood, orientation, pleasure, economy and feelings. This work explores anxiety and estrangement associated with the experience of architectural space within urban living. Awards Arts Council Travel and Training Award 2007. Winner of The Hennessy Craig Award, R.H.A. Gallagher Gallery, Annual Show 2007.The Whytes Award , R.H.A. Gallagher Gallery, Annual Show 2007.Cill Rialaig residency 2007Runner up for the Hennessy Craig Award, R.H.A Gallagher Gallery, Annual Show 2006.Short-listed for the RE/MAX Dolmen and John J Duggan Awards at the Eigse Arts Festival 2003.Collections Office of Public WorksThe Four Seasons HotelAllied Irish Bank CollectionDonegal County CouncilMason Hayes & CurranCarton HouseWhytes Auction HouseWicklow County Council Group Exhibitions 2008. Confessions of a Tiger, Group show, The Brick Lane Gallery, London. Fenderesky Gallery. group show. Greenstar Exhibition, Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray. Eigse Arts Festival. Lavit Gallery, group show curated by Bridget Flannery.2007 Annual show, R.H.A. Gallagher Gallery, Invited Artist. Boyle Arts Festival. Invited Artist. Fenton Gallery, Cork. Fenderesky Gallery. Temple Bar Gallery, The Big Shop. Pallas Contemporary Project, Dublin, 'Thirty two thousand years later.''