Bridge Street Studios celebrates 30th Anniversary with The Things That Matter Most are the Things that can’t be Seen

Bridge Street Studios celebrates 30th Anniversary with The Things That Matter Most are the Things that can’t be Seen

Nestled in a historic 250-year-old grain store, Bridge Street Studios has been a nurturing ground for both emerging and established artists for 30 years.

As one of the oldest and largest independent artistic collectives in Ireland, the Studios have been an integral part of the town's creative fabric since their formation in 1996.

The The Things that Matter Most are the Things That Can't Be Seen exhibition features the works of eight dynamic professional artists and craftspeople who are all based in Bridge Street Studios, including Orlaith Cullinane, Rachel Tinniswood, Mary Cowan, Suzanne Carroll, Caóilfíonn Murphy O'Hanlon, Orla Barry, Sarah McKenna, and Fiona Quigley. Their collective expertise spans a wide array of mediums, including paintings, sculpture, prints, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media.

The artists have chosen the quote 'The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen' by A.A. Milne to capture the spirit of the studio’s vibrant and lasting community on its momentous 30th anniversary. The exhibition serves as a testament to the importance of shared creative environments. The artwork demonstrates the power and strength in a collective and the ways in which sharing space, time and energy with a peer group can creatively sustain the individual's artistic development. The artists have explored the theme with rich imagery, allusion, and symbolism, crafting responses and connections on personal, local, and universal levels. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme, creating a diverse and thought-provoking exhibition.

or more information about Bridge Street Studios and 'The things that matter most are the things that can’t be seen' exhibition, please visit: www.bridgestreetstudios.com