He graduated from The Crawford College of Art and Design in 1992. The forthcoming show in the Crawford Municipal Gallery is Ian's second solo show in Cork. He has exhibited in many group shows in the City and throughout the country, most recently as a part of the Backwater Artists Group show in Tig Fili, Cork. On view at The Crawford Gallery will be ten new works.
Paintings influenced by the landscape have for the most part been inspired by a residency in Spain.
Rich in colour, composition is enhanced through bold distinctive forms. These works show a definitive commitment to revealing an original and personal landscape. 19TH - OCT.18TH John Risi's astonishing intricate drawings grip the viewer's interest, appearing to be maps of some hidden world, minutely inscribed with hermetic writing. In pencil, and sometimes in ink, John Risi presents a highly individual vision. June Fitzgerald has exhibited widely throughout the country, and has been awarded many travel bursaries and commissions.