Following the success of Connected, a joint exhibition by Elaine Cunningham and Siobhán Moore which took place in Salthill last November, the exhibition is now on tour and can be seen in the visitor centre at Connemara National Park, Letterfrack throughout this month.
Slightly modified to include some earlier works (and to reflect pieces that have since sold ), Connected – Connemara is an intimate exhibition celebrating friendship, shared journeys, and creative expression. The title reflects both the artists’ personal bond and their mutual sensitivity to the natural and observed world.
Presented in the beautiful setting of Connemara National Park Visitor Centre, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the artworks surrounded by the natural beauty of Connemara.
Having first met while working as medical scientists, the artists’ friendship evolved alongside their artistic paths. Both pursued a BA in Art at GMIT/ATU, developing distinctive yet complementary voices across oil, acrylic, and encaustic media.
Both artists explore abstraction through unique perspectives rooted in observation, nature, and emotion. Elaine Cunningham’s abstract works reflect her dual perspectives as scientist and artist, exploring the patterns and structures that echo between the microscopic world and the vast landscapes of the West of Ireland — uncovering unexpected harmonies between science and nature.
Siobhán Moore’s calm, abstracted sea and landscapes capture the rhythm of the Atlantic horizon and our ancient terrain, evoking emotion, time, and place.
Together, their work celebrates connection — between people, nature, and creative expression — offering a thoughtful and visually captivating experience in one of Ireland’s most beautiful national parks.
Connected – Connemara can be seen at Connemara National Park Visitor Centre, Letterfrack, until January 31 from 9am to 5.30pm daily.
