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Susan Farrell
I am a self taught artist working in oil and watercolour. I did study art to A level but was not able to develop my creativity until I retired. My inspiration comes from my environment here in Rostrevor and the myths that are held within the landscape.
Title of Work
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Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 40 cms x 30 cms
St Bronagh dominates the culture of Rostrevor. Her name is everywhere and both churches communities are described as being Kilbroney Parish, and both churches are established here because of her enduring influence, she is a legend, but what did she look like? I have tried to imagine St Bronagh and convey her personality in my work. I am celebrating Kilbroney (church of Bronagh) Parish bicentennial with my visual interpretation of Bronagh’s personality.
St Bronagh
Sliding Between 2 Churches (by kind permission of Gary Parr)
This work was inspired by an amateur black and white film featuring children sliding in the snowdown church Street many years ago. The film quality was basic but at the same time made the scene veer towards being abstract. It was shown on the BBC’s Travelling Picture Show which featured Rostrevor.
