Leaves Ground is a new exhibition by Darran McGlynn which opens at Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday, June 16, at 6pm.
The title Leaves Ground can be read in two ways making it impossible to determine precisely which action is being described. This ambiguous title hints at the manner in which the sculptures in the exhibition can be read; the combination, layering and sometimes precarious stance of particular materials retain elements of their past existence or use, enabling multiple possibilities and readings .
This new body of work was commissioned by Roscommon Arts Centre following Darran's presentation of Trust Me I’m Irish in the group exhibition With Other Matter, (part one ) in 2022. The exhibition will present a careful use of text and craftsmanship to explore our relations with our surrounds. Bringing together materials as diverse as marble, neon, fossils and fabrics, Leaves Ground is an investigation into the nature of time and the balancing of opposing forces.
Darran McGlynn is an artist and sculptor living and working in Galway where he is based at Artspace Studios. He obtained a BA (Hons ) Fine Art from the University of the West of England, Bristol in 2013. His multifaceted practice incorporates sculpture, installation, text and various printed media. Recent activity includes Mopus Operandi, an 8-page text work printed in TOLD screen printed journal, published by Small Night Projects and launched at the RHA, Dublin in October 2022.
In 2019 he presented PEERS, a solo exhibition at Artlink, Fort Dunree, Co. Donegal. Group shows include With Other Matter (part one ) Roscommon Arts Centre in 2022, and Horse, Void, Derry in 2015 curated by Mark Wallinger and Maoliosa Boyle. There is a notable sense of humour throughout his work that combines personal, social and political reflection.
Leaves Ground opens on June 16 and continues until August 12. All are welcome to attend.
On July 14 at 6.30pm Darran McGlynn and Valeria Ceregini will present an artist walkthrough and talk of the exhibition.
