Brushwork fills Dundonald Library with colours!

The walls of Dundonald library filled with colours on 6th April: Paul Gray, a self-taught and local artist, launched the exhibition of his new work on the Backwall Gallery of the library.

A very appreciative audience took part in the launch of the exhibition, called A Colourful Imagination. Over 40 people showed up and enjoyed the new paintings of the artist, who mingled with the audience, explaining his works and the inspiration behind their creation.

‘A colourful imagination’ is an expression that can conjure up ideas of elaboration, interpretation, even distortion. Whilst almost all the paintings in this exhibition are from sketches made on location, they elaborate upon and interpret the landscape.

In addition to the wordplay on the word ‘colourful’, the word literally describes the paintings. I see colour as the crucial element in the work transforming the subject whether it is a painting of my native Belfast or one of London, New York, or wherever.

The paintings might be properly called ‘colourscapes’ rather than landscapes as colour is their defining characteristic. Some may recognise artistic reference points – Expressionism, Fauvism, Van Gogh and others. However, the important thing for me is the joy of experimenting with colour and hopefully imparting that joy to others.

Paul Gray

The exhibition will stay at Dundonald Library until 20th April, so don’t miss the opportunity to buy an Easter treat for yourself or your family!