Sketches of Mexico by Peter Crann, Exhibition and Music
Sketches of Mexico by Peter Crann, Exhibition and Music
4 July part of Cairde
18:30 Exhibition Launch.
20:00 Concert, €10
The Factory Performance Space, Lower Quay Street, Sligo Town.
Sketches of Mexico features an exhibition of Peter Crann's recent work which is inspired by live music, musicians or musical memories. The exhibition is presented in the foyer of the Factory performance space followed by a full concert in the performance space by Mexican classical guitarist Morgan Szymanski. Morgan will be playing music from his album "Sketches of Mexico" - the inspiration for this particular collection of paintings.
Morgan Szymanski: Described as ‘a player destined for future glories’ (Classical Guitar Magazine) over the last year Morgan Szymanski was selected as ‘one to watch’ by Gramophone Magazine and the BBC Music Magazine, was featured artist on the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine and was a finalist in the ‘2008 Outstanding Young Artist Award’ (MIDEM Classique/IAMA).
Peter Crann: After leaving art college in Sligo in 1993, Peter made his way to Spain where, through a series of fortuitous events became a leading painter of religious iconography in Spain. He has painted over 150 paintings that are hung permanently in churches and private collections throughout Southern Spain. In recent years, Peter has being improvising paintings to live music as well as painting in public with his "Live Art" performance's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCY3urb8Zfk
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