24/08/2026
The Blackwater Valley Makers, Fermoy are excited to be the host to a stunning new exhibition
“Still Standing” by much loved Kildorrery artist Ed Quinn. Showing works from Sept till end of Oct, with an opening event and w**e reception on Saturday, 5th September 3-5pm.
Ed is a very interesting artist and has enjoyed a long career with varying styles incorporated in his paintings.
Edward Quinn was born in Belfast, where he studied at The Ulster College of Art and
Design, gaining an Honours Degree in Fine Art.
He has lived in Co. Cork for over 40 years, and is well-known, both as a teacher of Art, at Regina
Mundi College, Douglas, and as an artist himself. Many young, and not so young, students have
been inspired by the passion he exudes for every aspect of his subject.
Ed’s retirement has given him the freedom to explore new pathways, drawing him into the
wonders of the natural world that is Ireland, with its mountains, rivers, lakes and wild, rugged
coastline: in particular, he has become fascinated by the forests of Ireland, whose mysterious
ancient trees never cease to captivate him, as they change in shape, colour and mood, from
season to season.
More recently, he returned to the world of abstract art, with free-flowing, vibrant images which border on the surreal. He feels that a strange symbiosis has developed between the
“impressionist” landscape work and these newer, more strident pieces, as they seem to co-exist,
unexpectedly, with his inspiration passing between the two styles quite freely.
This wonderfully bright summer of 2026 has pulled Ed back to his love of flowers, both wild and cultivated, giving him an exciting new perspective, which can be clearly seen in many of the
pieces showing here.
Edwards paintings can be seen in several galleries around Ireland, including….
The Purcell Gallery, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
The Castlemartyr House Gallery, East Cork
Draiocht, Adare, Co. Limerick, The Aisling, Ballydehob and in private collections, both here and abroad.
BVM would like to thank Cork County Council, Synergy Credit Union and Avondhu Press for their continued support!
