Bernadette Kiely

An artist becomes their work – portrait of Paul Mosse in his studio, 2021 

Oil on canvas | Unframed: 153 x 102 cm

‘Paul Mosse’s work is made with dust, the detritus on the floor and the walls, everything that surrounds him and everything he sees. His works feel alive and still growing. He has blended so completely into his studio that there is no separation between him and his work. Even his jacket is stiff with the materials of his work. Paul is the most inventive and creative artist I know. He is an unsung hero in Irish art. It was an honour to paint his portrait.’

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