The Artist – Roger Cummiskey.

Love is.... XXXX

From an original watercolor painting by Roger Cummiskey you can now buy Stretched Canvasses and Fine Art Prints in time for St. Valentines Day. XXXX.

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The Artist – Roger Cummiskey.

Something Different

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Inauguration: 20.00 h   Friday, 03th February.

Andalusian International Artists (AIA) at CAÑADÚ, RESTAURANTE VEGETARIANO

Plaza de la Merced, 21

29012 MALAGA CITY.

The AIA is privileged to display their artworks at restaurante Cañadu between the 03 and 29 February, 2012, daily 13-16 h. and 19-22 h.

The four star vegetarian Restaurante Cañadu is in Plaza de la Merced, 21; Malaga City on the street beside the Picasso Foundation. DIRECTIONS

Close collaboration with the Andalusian International Artists Group has resulted in 4 of their members’ work being selected for this prestigious show.

The artists are:

Enrique Linaza from Spain; Paintings.

Gordon Haslett, from the UK; Photography.

Roger Cummiskey, from Ireland;  Paintings.

Philip Magee from Ireland; Photography.

Restaurant gallery owner, Francisco Urbano Cañadú said, “I am delighted to welcome these artists from the Andalusian International Artist group to showcase their work for the month of February and believe that their artworks will substantially contribute to the ambiance of the restaurant with this exciting exhibition. The artworks on display are a mixture of Paintings in oil and watercolour and Photography depicting an original approach to subject matters”.

The AIA was formed seven years ago by professional and dedicated visual artists from around the World. The Group’s objectives are to encourage members to promote their work, enhance their knowledge, assist them in their careers and to promote the best standards as artists between people form diverse backgrounds.

Further information is available from their web site on www.aia-artgroup.com 

Images

1. PhilipMagee_20120107_8205_noviodelamuerte

2. James Joyce the pluralist – R Cummiskey

3. Crtra de Cordoba, Antequera, G. Haslett

4. amapola – E Linaza

Dolores and Roger Cummiskey.

My website. Roger Cummiskey.

Come Walk with me…..

On your marks, get set, Go…..

LOVE is…..

Artprice Auction of original artworks starts on Wednesday 18 January at 01:00.

01/18/2012 at 01:00 

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A young James Joyce.

James Joyce Paintings.

James Joyce Prints.

James Joyce Wear.

Come visit my store on CafePress!

Exhibitions and ancillary activities during 2012.

These activities will be updated as the year progresses.

1.   To Jan 9: Lucia with M Madsen, Denmark. AIA.

2.   Saatchi Showdown – Collage

3.   Jan 9: NADFAS: Sponsorship by AIA-ArtGroup of the lecture by Alan Read on British Cubist Artist – David Bomberg. Salon Varietes, Fuengirola.

4.   Jan 4-18: Galería 64, Malaga City, beside El Pimpi.

5.   Jan 16-Apr 15: Hospital Antequera. AIA.

6.   Jan 18-24 – Artprice auction of 9 paintings.

6A. Feb 03-29 – Something Different at 21 Plaza de la Merced malaga City. AIA.

7.   It’s LIQUID International Contest | First Edition 2012.

8.   Feb 2-13: El II Salón de Inviervo de Pintura & Escultura. – AEPE.

9.   Apr & May: École du Sépulcre, Plerin, France. Mail art project for Japan.

13 April Cinderella night at Gallery 64.

10.   May-July: LUCIA 28/05 – 02/07 – M Madsen & Roger Cummiskey. AIA.

11. June: Bloomsday Bathe on he Beach, Fuengirola.

12. June: En Plein Air, Mijas Pueblo

13. Jul: Riogordo Ethnographic Museum. AIA.

14. Nov: Over 50s Show. AIA.

15. Nov-Jan: Casa Cultura La Cala de Mijas. AIA.

Father & Daughter

Abstract oil painting on titanium primed oil paper, fine grain.

Size : 10 x 07 inches
c. 25 x 18 cm

Date/ref: 010112

The Artist – Roger Cummiskey.

tomorrow (26 December) is Wren Day!

What is Wren Day?

Wren day (Lá an Dreoilín) is a celebration of the year turning – the days begin to get longer and we think of  what the new year may bring and what the old one has lost.

An ancient festival,  it’s origins  are unclear… but  it consists of “hunting” a fake wren.   Crowds of mummers or strawboys dress up in masks, straw suits and motley clothes.  With traditional céilí music  they parade through the streets. These crowds are often called wrenboys.

“Young boys have been hunting the wren for some days now it is a difficult and agile prey that easily flies through dense thickets”.

A bit  like Hallowe’en, its an excuse to call on neighbours  for a party and  engage the community. Wren day marks  a change in the year and lets  people  play and reflect.

What happens on the Wren Hunt?

Once  common  throughout Ireland,   the wren is only hunted in a handful of towns and villages on St. Stephen’s Day, the day after Christmas Day.

This year we  bring it  back to Dublin. A small Wren Day parade, led by our very own Wren,  around Wolfe Tone park, ends with the ceremonial burial of the Wren in the  National Leprechaun Museum, followed by free hot chocolate and merriment!

People dress up in old clothes ,  paint their faces, wear straw hats and march  in procession with song dance and  music.

No birds are killed ( they would have been in the past).  The wren hunt is a symbol of celebration and community.

Should I dress up?

If you want to, YES!  (It makes it a bit more fun!)

Come in your own costume (whatever you had for Hallowe’en will do!) or a least some colourful clothes   – we’ll have streamers and masks on the day too.

If you’ve got a tin whistle or any instrument… bring it!

Bring anything that’ll make some noise, pots to bang,  shakers to shake, hands to clap, whistles or horns to blow… even a vuvuzela if you have one!

The parade starts at the National Leprechaun Museum at 1pm, followed by free hot chocolate for participants and their ardent supporters!

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