Fragments exhibition on view at The Design House on ART WALL

The Leitrim Design House is delighted to showcase a unique exhibition of paintings titled Fragments by Andrea Szabó Moloney on ART WALL from May 1.

Moloney is a self-taught artist born in Hungary and moved to Ireland in 1997, where she fulfilled her long-held ambition to paint. Andrea's paintings have many layers that add depth and great surface variation. 

The resulting combinations of forms, colour and texture mix realistic and abstract elements to capture nature's tangled, wild aspects.

"Nature is by far my greatest inspiration. It's the little details I'm interested in textures, patterns, colours, and organic shapes. I try to capture the tangled, wild aspect of the flora, focusing on the uniqueness of the unloved, the unwanted," Andrea said.

She added: "I'm not aiming to depict realistic plants, more to emphasise the fictional, inventive aspect of them. The paintings are not entirely planned, after the initial idea I respond to the outcomes and limitations of the process and the materials I use. Through play, variation and modification, I find new methods and possibilities, allowing new things to arise spontaneously and enjoying the freedom and opportunities this technique offers." 

Working with acrylic paint and gesso, her paintings are built up through multiple layers. Many of her compositions are based on photos and drawings but are often derived from a combination of memories and imagination.

The paintings are produced using various tools and techniques, incorporating handmade stencils and stamps, dripping, splashing and scraping to create rich and complex surfaces.

Andrea's techniques are best enjoyed up close, in person. This intriguing exhibition is on view from May 1 and will continue until June 25.