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Jim was born in London to Irish parents. After graduating with a degree in Fine Art he lectured at third level for a number of years before becoming a fulltime artist. Jim has had numerous successful shows in both the UK and Ireland, as well as having his work in private collections around the world, and in several finance companies in London where he was commissioned to do large scale canvases. In 2002 he moved to the West to live and work, evidence of which is becoming increasingly visible in his work. The Irish land and skyscapes have become an increasing source of inspiration for Jim’s work, and this is particularly evident in his recent series of largescale bog paintings.
Jim’s paintings are formed by using the techniques (scumbling, glazing) of the Old Masters such as Rembrandt and Turner. These skills are fused with the more contemporary influences of Rothko and Pollock, which he utilises to create his own responses to skyscapes and landscapes - creating timeless images, and invoking a sense of place, both real and imaginary.
“There is a spiritual, one might say, ethereal quality to the work” (Michael D Higgins TD former Minister for Culture - preface to ‘Western Journey’)
Curriculum Vitae
Education Middlesex University London 1981-1985 BA(Hons) Fine Art Major in Painting and Printmaking Thurrock College 1980-1981 Diploma Foundation Studies
Exhibitions and Commissions 2010........Solo show..............Whiteroom Gallery, Galway 2009........Group show...........Whiteroom Gallery, Galway ................Commisson............Grooveyard, Galway ................Commission............Private Collector 2008........Solo show..............Galway City Museum and Gallery ................Solo show..............Arts Centre, Charleville, Cork ................Solo show..............WhiteRoom Gallery, Galway 2007........Group show............Eyestorm Group Exhibition, London ................Solo show..............White Room Gallery, Galway ................Commission............Galway Office of Public Works 2006........Solo show..............Bold Art Gallery, Galway ................Group show...........OBS Gallery, Dublin ................Group show...........ICA (Irish Contemporary Arts), London 2005........Solo show..............Bold Art Gallery, Galway ................Group show...........Affordable Art Fair, London ................Group show...........ICA, London ................Group show...........ICA Art Fair, New York ................Solo show..............Bold Art Gallery, Galway 2004........Group show...........ICA Art Fair, Chicago ................Group show...........ICA Art Fair, London 2003........Solo show..............Coombs Contemporary, London 2002........Solo show..............Townhall Theatre, Galway ................Solo show..............Art Source Gallery, London 2001........Group show...........Britart.com Art Fair, London ................Group show...........Art Source Gallery, London ................Group show...........Art Fair, Dublin 2000........Solo show..............Coombs Contemporary, London ................Solo show..............Soho Gallery, London ................Group show...........ICA Chelsea Arts Fair, London ................Group show...........Britart.com (online art gallery) 1999........Solo show..............Coombs Contemporary, London ................Group show...........ICA Affordable Art Fair, London ................Group show...........ICA Expo, Ireland ................Group show...........Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London ................Commission............MyHotel, London 1998........Two Person.............Bruton Street Gallery, London ................Solo show..............Coombs Contemporary, London ................Commission...........Sanderson Knight PLC, London 1997........Group show............Air Gallery, London ................Group show...........Le Harve Gallery, France ................Solo show..............Lamont Gallery, London 1996........Group show...........Air Gallery, London ................Solo show..............Green Rooms, London ................Solo show..............Beatrice Royal Gallery, Southampton ................Group show...........Jeremy Hunt Collection, London ................Mural....................Artillery Interior Design, London 1995........Group show...........Blue Gallery, London ................Commision.............VWJ PLC, London ................Group show...........Beatrice Royal Gallery, Southampton ................Group show...........Anna Bornholt Gallery, London ................Solo show..............Blue Note Gallery, London 1994........Group show...........Red Ribbon, Imagination Gallery, London ................Solo show..............St Martin-the-Fields, London ................Group show...........Open Show, Acme Studios, London 1993........Group show...........Watermans Art Centre, London ................Group show...........Gagliardi Gallery, Lodon 1992........Solo show..............Black Bull Gallery, London 1991........Group show............New Visions, Gagliardi Gallery, London 1990........Solo show..............Cafe des Artistes Gallery, London
Publication Book - A Western Journey - Collaboration With Richard Dyer containing paintings and poetry - In aid of Galway Rape Crisis Centre: Arlen Press 2006 DVD - B0G.LAND.SCAPES
Bibliography Independent on Sunday Sunday Times What's on in London Arts Review Galway Advertiser Galway Now Galleries Guide Upstairs Downstairs |
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Jim Kavanagh
