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.
I welcome visitors from all over the world to join me at Connemara Creative for a gallery/studio visit.
Meet me in the inspirational surroundings where I work!
Gallery opening times
Wednesday to Monday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday closed
Please note: even if the Gallery is closed, I may be nearby, so ring 0876908137
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