Custom House Studios + Gallery in Westport, County Mayo, is presenting two art exhibitions opening July 24, 2025: a solo show by artist Sarah Wren Wilson and a group exhibition titled 'InHouse25'. Wilson's exhibition features abstract paintings that explore psychological space, perception, and the interplay between inner and outer worlds, using motifs like nets and the color blue to create an immersive, liminal experience. The exhibitions are supported by The Arts Council, Mayo County Council, and Pobal, and will run through August 17.
This event matters because it highlights the continued vitality of regional art scenes in Ireland, supported by public funding and local government. Sarah Wren Wilson's work, rooted in abstraction and art psychotherapy, represents a growing intersection of contemporary visual art with psychological and emotional themes. The exhibitions also underscore the role of Custom House Studios as a hub for both emerging and established artists in the West of Ireland, contributing to cultural accessibility outside major urban centers.