A joint painting exhibition titled 'Creations of a Colourful Mind' by three artists—Marja van Kampen, Olivia O’Keeffe, and Martina Furlong—has opened at The Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan, Waterford. The national touring exhibition, which previously appeared in counties Cork, Clare, Tipperary, Wicklow, Wexford, and Laois, marks the trio's tenth collaborative show, following their success at the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre last spring.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the growing recognition and mobility of regional Irish artists, with van Kampen having won 'Most Creative Abstract Artist' at the Irish Enterprise Awards 2024. The show's focus on nature and the Irish landscape, ranging from representational to abstract works, offers accessible, free admission to the public, reinforcing the role of local arts centres in fostering community engagement with contemporary visual art.