Currently on show in the gallery of the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar is Meadowsweet: A Retrospective, an exhibition that brings together the work of artist Ger Mayock who died in May 2006. Mayock grew up in Ross West, near Castlebar, and his childhood experiences of traditional Irish music and culture went on to inform and inspire a body of work including sculpture, writing, film, music composition, and photography. A close bond with wood and stone dominated Mayock’s work during the final years of his life and he produced a very significant body of sculpture, much of which is on view at this retrospective exhibition. In Mayock’s own words, “The carvings that I make are capturing a moment, be it from a dream or a reality, like an image or, more accurately, a state of mind we have all known from a day or from a lifetime, common to us all and unique to each one of us”. The exhibition also includes Ger Mayock's writings, photography, and his short film War. The exhibition runs until Saturday July 3.
Meadowsweet: A Retrospective, a book celebrating Ger Mayock’s life as an artist, is also available at the Linenhall. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. The Linenhall Gallery is open to the general public Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm; Saturday from 11am to 5.30pm. Admission to exhibitions is free. Further details from the Linenhall. Tel: 094 9023733 Website: www.thelinenhall.com
Summer art camps starting soon
The Linenhall Arts Centre’s summer programme of quality arts activities for young people is hot to go for the month of July. On offer is a full programme of week-long courses for ages three to 12 years under the guidance of experienced community artists and teachers working with the Linenhall, with tailored workshops offering a variety of arts experiences from painting and making to drama, dance, music and more. For a full line-up of available camps, check out the current Linenhall printed brochure or the Linenhall website at www.thelinenhall.com . Booking has been typically brisk, but a few places are still available. The cost for these camps is only €70 per camp. Pre-booking is essential, telephone 094 9023733, Full details from the Linenhall Arts Centre, Linenhall Street, Castlebar. www.thelinenhall.com
Bruce Mathiske event cancelled
The Linenhall are sorry to announce that guitar wizard Bruce Mathiske won't be performing at the Linenhall Arts Centre on August 9 as planned. For details on all forthcoming events at the Linenhall, check out the website: www.thelinenhall.com
