Phil Irish. A Bridge I Can't Burn Down. Oil on panel, digital print. 200 cm x 110 cm. 2008.
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Here's the first nocturne, that I mentioned. (Perhaps 2 others on the way.)
This piece was the centre-piece of "Intimate," my recent exhibition at Galerie Joyce Yahouda, in Montreal.
I am very excited about the world opened up within this painting: the contrast of surfaces, the delicate lace pattern against the explosive bridge, the dance of illusion and abstraction.
It is based on two bridges, side by side, in Quebec City.
It is emotionally engaging. I believe it speaks of the longing for connection, for building bridges, for love.