Michael Kane Book Launch

Written by Derrick Bombard Saturday, 05 March 2011 23:18

Dublin, Ireland - Michael Kane (b. 1935, Co. Wicklow) sees painting as a conductor of meaning in human experience. His work is uncompromisingly figurative. He does not particularly stress figure or ground but both seem larger and more mythical than ordinary reality. Kane’s figures make exaggerated gestures, and are themselves fashioned by large painterly gestures - yet his visceral execution draws profoundly on the intellect.

Michael Kane has decided opinions on the world, and he discloses his vision with conviction. His imagery is infused with biblical and mythological references played out on a skeletal Dublin stage. Kane has lived virtually all of his life in this city and it can be felt in the atmosphere and imagery of his works.

Over four decades he has exhibited extensively internationally and in 1996 a retrospective at Royal Hibernian Academy ran concurrently with a major exhibition of new work at The Irish Museum of Modern Art.

A major publication about the artist Michael Kane will be launched at Rubicon Gallery on 10th December 2008 (6-8pm). This 80-page coffee table monography, covering major works from 1950’s today, with an essay by Yvonne Scott (Director Trinity Irish Art Research Centre TCD), an interview. Exhibition on view through 20 December, 2009.

Rubicon Gallery -10 St Stephens Green Dublin 2 Ireland - +353 1 670 8055 | info-at-rubicongallery.ie

Tuesday to Saturday 12-6pm & by Appointment