Caroline Casey exhibition in Ballina is a big draw

Sunday, 12 February 2012 08:02 Posted by The Editor

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Stephen Casey, Attracta Casey, Caroline Casey, Eamonn Casey attending opening of 'Pareidolia', an exhibition by local artist Caroline Casey at Ballina Arts Centre.

Ballina Arts Centre visual art programme continues to provide exhibition opportunities for local based artists in February with Pareidolia, the debut solo show by Ballina-based painter and photographer Caroline Casey attracting lots of attention as was evidenced by the big turnout for her opening night.

The opening was performed by Luke Saunders.

Pareidolia is seeing what appears to the individual to be a representation of a face, figure or form in clouds, woodgrain, marble, smoke, shadows or any non-homogeneous area. It can also be an auditory phenomenon.

Caroline’s practice takes in painting, photography and sculpture. Much of her work explores the effect of ‘subconscious interpretation’ of abstracted imagery – whether painted or otherwise.

She explains: “I was taking photos of ‘faces’ in clouds and trees before I knew there was a name for it. And I find I do the same with my abstract paintings.

Different forms appear in the texture of the paint and pastel. It’s fun to elaborate them into a more recognisable form.”

She has previously exhibited in the group shows Perspectives: Ballina Open Exhibition (Ballina Arts Centre) and the Mayo Artists Show (the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar).

Pareidolia runs until February 25th. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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