Dermot Seymour exhibition in Navan

An exhibition of the work of artist Dermot Seymour takes place in Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, from Friday 11th May to Saturday 9th June 2012. Celebrating the work of Belfast-born artist Dermot Seymour, this exhibition examines the various underlying themes within his practice over the last thirty years. His paintings depict a unique commentary on recent Irish history and the contradictions of a rapidly changing society. Seymour's iconography, often realistic and stark, assaults the viewer's subconscious and lingers in the mind, to challenge and provoke. Seymour studied at the University of Ulster and is a member of Aosdána. He has exhibited widely in Europe and the USA. Over the decades, Seymour's art has explored 'the troubles', observing the political landscape and conflicting identity of Northern Ireland. His work has gone on to focus on man's inhumanity, with themes of war and politics in a wider context. The theme of surveillance persists with recurrent use of animal and familiar personages. Opening Night: Thursday 10th May, 7.30pm Gallery Opening Hours: Tues-Sat, 11.00am-4.00pm Admission Free. Ends