My name is Bernie Dignam, I am a professional artist and teacher with over 20 years experience teaching art and design.
I have exhibited my work in Ireland and USA. My work can be found in private collections all over the world.
I accept works on commission.
Drama in nature, particularly in relation to light, focuses my attention and offers me a challenge in representing this intensity. At times the interaction creates striking, spectacular and beautiful combinations of colours, tones and textures.
I like to respond intuitively to the ideas that capture my imagination in nature and mythology. I respond to a variety of themes, sometimes mixing media to communicate the appropriate response. I use ancient textile techniques: – felting, weaving & batik, along with various printmaking techniques.
Batik is a resist method using wax and dye to create surface decoration on fabric. I use this medium to create vibrant pieces both abstract and figurative.
The ancient craft of felt making is an opportunity to play with colour & texture using wool and silk fibres to create my unique pieces.
I like to explore a variety of techniques in printmaking including collograph, drypoint, aluminium and copper etching, chine collé, carborundum and aquatint.
Tapestry weave is a traditional technique used for centuries, it uses various fibres and yarns to depict the inspirational Connemara landscape.
Some of my most impressive works are reproduced on posters and greeting cards, personally signed to add a distinctive, unique touch.
I welcome visitors from all over the world to join me at Connemara Creative for a gallery/studio visit.
The video illustrates my studio/gallery and its inspiring surroundings, as well my seasonal works on Batik, Weaving and Print-making.
I try to be inclusive and want the gallery to be accessible to everybody. Visits should be by appointment to ensure a safe space to socially distance.
Visitors can find a range of greeting card, poster, giclée prints alongside my original pieces. I have framed and unframed work and some miniature pieces that start at very affordable prices.