New art exhibitions explore ‘beauty, fragility and power’ of coastal landscapes

Artlink Fort Dunree says it's pleased to announce the opening of two striking new exhibitions, which invite visitors to dive into the beauty, fragility, and power of our coastal landscapes.

‘And So I Watch You From Afar’, by German-Irish photographer Aindreas Scholz, and the group exhibition, ‘Coast: Where Land Meets Sea’, open on Friday, June 27 from 6-8pm, transforming the Saldanha and Mezzanine galleries at Artlink into spaces of reflection, creativity, and environmental dialogue.

‘And So I Watch You From Afar’ will run from June 28 until July 27 (10.30am-4.30pm daily). This immersive exhibition explores vulnerable coastal ecosystems through the lens of cameraless, eco-friendly cyanotype photography. Aindreas Scholz’s large-scale works incorporate natural elements – polluted seawater, sand, silt, and sunlight – to highlight the delicate balance between human activity and nature.

Born to an Irish mother and German father, Aindreas (pictured above) specialises in environmental themes, blending his cross-cultural upbringing into striking visual narratives. His work has been exhibited internationally at festivals like PhotoIreland, Rotterdam Photo, and Vienna’s Rotlicht Festival, with upcoming shows at Photofusion London and Saatchi Gallery. As a passionate educator, he also leads workshops exploring sustainable, experimental techniques.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from Aindreas firsthand at his ‘Experimental Cyanotype Workshop’ on Saturday, June 28, 10am-6pm, Port Bán (Dunree Beach), and ‘Cameraless Photography Workshop’, Saturday July 19, led by Martha McCulloch and Rebecca Strain, 11am-2pm, Artlink Fort Dunree.

Meanwhile, the ‘Coast: Where Land Meets Sea’ exhibition runs from June 27 until July 27. It is a group exhibition celebrating the ever-changing Irish coastline. From wild Atlantic waves to quiet inlets, these works capture the coast as a place of work, wonder, and memory.

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Artlink Project Coordinator Alison Hancock, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Aindreas Scholz to Artlink with his thought-provoking exhibition and works that bridge art and ecology in a way that feels both urgent and poetic. Please don’t miss the chance to learn from Aindreas firsthand at his workshops – which are a rare opportunity to experiment with cyanotype and cameraless photography. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious, you’ll leave inspired!”

Artlink Project Coordinator Martha McCulloch added: “There’s something truly magical about standing where the land meets the sea – it’s a space full of stories. Coast brings together artists who’ve captured that energy in unique and different ways. Whether you’re drawn to painting, photography, or sculpture, there’s something here to inspire and move you.”