Hurdles
Oil on canvas · Dublin, Ireland
Rua,
Irish Painter
Rua is an Irish painter based in Sandymount, Dublin. His work captures a moment in time: sharply defined figures set against impressionist backgrounds, in scenes drawn from home and from his travels.
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Footprints in the Sand
Growing up in inner-city Dublin in the 1960s did not allow much room for exploring a career as an artist. However, my passion for art, and in particular painting, always remained at the forefront of my mind. Rua · Irish Painter
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A selection of recent oil paintings. Visit the artwork page to view the full gallery.
Ibiza Cove
Woohoo
Exhibition spotlight
Vacation — a solo exhibition
NovemberThe Ireland Institute
Vacation
Rua showcased his work at the solo show ‘Vacation’, curated by independent curator Tony Strickland and held at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 — the former family home of Patrick and Willie Pearse.
The Ireland Institute · 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
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