2016
Press conference, artrooms 2017
On November 22, I was taking part at the press conference in London. I am already very much looking forward to participating at Artrooms 2017 / Meliá White House, London, January 20-23, 2017
Annual BBK Exhibition in Künstlerhaus, Göttingen
Aqua Series I & II can be seen from Oct 15 until Nov 13 in Göttingen main public gallery
Kunstmesse Kassel at documenta halle
Final adjustments before the opening. Featured artworks: Let Loose, 2016; Natural World, 2016; Moon Dance, 2015 and Tranquility, 2015
SOLO Exhibition at ROTHE HAUSE, KILKENNY
Very excited to announce - the beautiful venue of Kilkenny´s Rothe House will host my next solo show “Leafy Secrets, Hidden Legacies”, which will be taking place alongside the famed "Kilkenny Arts Week" from August 5 to August 14. My special thanks goes to Grace Fegan, the Rothe House Manager.
Group Exhibition at Gallery Bottega d'Arte Merlino, Florence, Italy
Four of my most recent works can be seen from June 27 until July 7 in the heart of Florence City.
Art Santa Fe 2016 (USA) - represented by Gaudí Gallery (Madrid)
I am very excited to announce that three of my works were selected by Gaudí Gallery (Madrid) and will be shown at Art Santa Fe 2016 - a four-day juried contemporary art show featuring extraordinary art from around the world, taking place from July 7 to July 10 at Sweeney Convention Center.
Feature on 30 ft Screen by big screen plaza in Manhattan
From June on my work will be featured on 30 ft wide screen located at the heart of Manhattan, a stone’s throw from the Empire State Building. Thank you, BigScreenPlaza!
http://bigscreenplaza.com/artists/fintan-whelan
“What compels me to create is a fascination with the unending possibilities of expressing reality – through light and dark, impressions of letting go and holding back, direction and spontaneity. Every work of art demands introspection, poses problems of balance – it is a lifetime ‘process of becoming’ that surfaces with each viewing or each creation – and that echos our daily existence.”
Interview At Fine Art SEEN
Abstract thinking is at the heart of Whelan’s work. The intricate detailing visible in all of his work shows his unique technique and style which he has mastered throughout his career as an artist. Fintan’s intriguing artwork makes him an inspiring artist to start your collection with, and once you have one piece on your wall, it is difficult not to seek more. Read more at:
https://www.fineartseen.com/2016/02/16/studio-talks-fintan-whelan/