The Icon Factory

It is a not-for-profit co-operative of Dublin based artists. It consists of a small workshop, gallery and shop.

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This is the last week to drop in to the Icon Factory to see Marianne O'Dwyer's wonderful exhibition- Strange Folk. The exhibition brings together many aspects of folk art that inspired the artist. The Icon Factory was thrilled to collaborate with such a talented young artist.

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Strange Folk- Marianne O’Dwyer

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Thank you Independent.ie for including us in this comprehensive piece on Temple Bar:

http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-tv/travel-tv-is-temple-bar-a-lost-cause-or-has-it-finally-found-its-feet-31246089.html

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Looking forward to our exhibition Strange Folk opening tomorrow at 6pm :) All welcome! Here's a sneak peak of what's in store

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Ocean Wondering

There are less than two weeks left to see Mary Lambert’s wonderful exhibition at the Icon Factory. All are welcome to come down to the gallery and say hi :)

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STRANGE FOLK Exhibition by Marianne O’Dwyer

We are delighted to announce our upcoming exhibition STRANGE FOLK by Marianne O’Dwyer. Opening night 8th May, 6PM - 9PM. All are welcome!

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We are very proud that part of the Icon Walk was featured as an accompanying image to an article on Irish poetry in The New York Times.

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The Icon Factory is delighted to present ‘Ocean Wondering’ - our latest exhibition by Mary Lambert. All art enthusiasts are welcome to come along and support Mary in her first solo show.

The Exhibition begins on Friday 10th April and runs until the first week of May.

To find out more, visit our Facebook Page and website.

 https://www.facebook.com/TheIconFactory

http://iconfactorydublin.ie/newsite/

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'JOHN DOHERTY' - Our Latest Icon. Our latest Icon, John Doherty has been donated by Cristiano Delmar. Cristiano's new (and first) solo exhibition 'DANCE FIRST - THINK LATER' opened last night (Friday 20th) at the Icon Factory. John Doherty was a very talented and famous fiddle player from County Donegal. John came from a traditional traveling and musician family and continued this tradition on all his life. FOR MORE INFO: http://www.donegalfiddlemusic.ie/johndoherty.htm The Icon Factory exhibits artists approx 8 times a year and we do not charge the artist the regular gallery commission of approx 50% on sales. Instead we ask the artist to donate an Irish Icon artwork suited to their style. All proceeds from the sales of the donated Icon go towards paying rent and bills and in turn keep the Icon Factory open to exhibit more artists and build up our collection of Irish Icon thus celebrating our cultural heritage and educating people about Irish culture.

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A documentary on James Joyce's Ulysses.

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The IconFactory is delighted to present it’s first exhibition of 2015- ‘DanceFirst- Think Later’, by Cristiano del Mar ((Krystian Maruszewicz). His first solo show begins on 20th February. We are very grateful for his collaboration with the Icon Factory and excited about his show. All are welcome!

OPENING NIGHT: Friday 20th February, 7- 10pm.

Historians tell us that Dance has existed since ancient times. They believe that in the beginning, basic physical activity was imitated and transferred to a form of primitive dance, This occurred about 80,000 years BC. At this time, man had begun to live in communities. He was forming a cognition which allowed for a greater use and familiarity with the surrounding reality, creating a desire for a method of communication. He began trying to imitate expressions, to change them and to express his attitude to them. "He did this by using the most natural" instrument “which was his physical body” rather like an early, rough mime. Dancing was natural- the need for movement to music, and to “externalise their feelings through gestures, movements and facial expressions”. This arose also from need for mental relaxation and detachment from the hardships of everyday life.

(Ref: Bernadetta Wojtuń–Sikora,CKPiDN, Mielec)

I took these pictures during my folk trips to Warsaw, Belfast, Galway, Cork and at Dublin’s local dance scene. “Folk Souls”, is an emotional record of the mystical/metaphysical world.. “Folk Souls”, is an emotional record of the mystical/metaphysical world. I encountered amazing groups of people there, cultivating traditional, French and other folk dances. Instantly, I realised that music and dance (especially the one called “Mazurka”) make people “fly away” and witnessed a spectacular type of bliss appear on their faces. I was torn between wanting to dance and take photos at the same time. Somehow I managed to keep away from the dance floor, at least for a while, to take some photos. I knew at that moment I was seeing something that Diane Arbus had talked about -“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” So I did.  This exhibition, however, is not about photography- it’s about dance, it’s nature and magic.

Cristiano Del Mar (Krystian Maruszewicz). Born in 1980. Craftsman, photographer, dance freak, graphic designer. His first contact with photography came at an early age from his father, a professional photographer. He got his first camera at the age seven. This immediately fueled an affection for the medium. In photography, he is the most fascinated by the possibility of freezing time and feelings as well as the possibility of offering that friction of a second to others. The fundamental draw is the moment, a gleam of thought, a background. While he loves the whole range of the possibilities of the camera, he has chosen to focus primarily on landscapes for their beauty and the city for its electric energy while all the time capturing the inherent emotional possibilities they provoke. His work conveys both the most recent advanced imaging systems and traditional analogue techniques. He studied Multimedia, Anthropology and Geography in NUI Maynooth, then chose to focus on photography in 2009 at the Dublin “New Media Technology College.” In 2010, he proceeded with his education at the Warsaw branch of The Association of Polish Art Photographers. In 2012, he was granted second prize in the annual competion for Irish Amateur Photographers with his project “Folk Souls”, organised by the Irish Times. He lives, dances and works in Dublin.

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Victoria Glendinning on the love affair between Elizabeth Bowen and Charles Ritchie

A very interesting article about Elizabeth Bowen and her affair with Charles Ritchie, which lasted 32 years. Elizabeth Bowen was born in 15 Herbert Place in Dublin and is featured in The Icon Factory.

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Some artist portraits by #agaszort #portrait #ink #watercolour #irishliterature #irishpoetry #ireland #Dublin #templebar #Samuelbeckett #jamesjoyce #oscarwilde (at The Icon Factory)

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Phil Lynott is one of the many musicians commemorated here in the Icon Factory. This fascinating and entertaining documentary is an account of Phil Lynott's life. There's a interview with the Thin Lizzy star's mother, who gives a rare insight into her famous son, fellow band members and even long-time friend George Best. Plus, there's footage of the band performing hits like "Whiskey in the Jar", "Boys Are Back in Town", "Emerald", "Dancing in the Moonlight", "Rosalie" and more. They talk about how Thin Lizzy came to be and the other bands that Phil played with over the years, most notably Skid Row alongside Gary Moore.

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The IconFactory is delighted to present it's first exhibition of 2015- 'DanceFirst- Think Later', by Cristiano del Mar ((Krystian Maruszewicz). His first solo show begins on 20th February. We are very grateful for his collaboration with the Icon Factory and excited about his show. All are welcome!

OPENING NIGHT: Friday 20th February, 7- 10pm.

Historians tell us that Dance has existed since ancient times. They believe that in the beginning, basic physical activity was imitated and transferred to a form of primitive dance, This occurred about 80,000 years BC. At this time, man had begun to live in communities. He was forming a cognition which allowed for a greater use and familiarity with the surrounding reality, creating a desire for a method of communication. He began trying to imitate expressions, to change them and to express his attitude to them. "He did this by using the most natural" instrument "which was his physical body" rather like an early, rough mime. Dancing was natural- the need for movement to music, and to "externalise their feelings through gestures, movements and facial expressions". This arose also from need for mental relaxation and detachment from the hardships of everyday life.

(Ref: Bernadetta Wojtuń–Sikora,CKPiDN, Mielec)

I took these pictures during my folk trips to Warsaw, Belfast, Galway, Cork and at Dublin’s local dance scene. "Folk Souls", is an emotional record of the mystical/metaphysical world.. "Folk Souls", is an emotional record of the mystical/metaphysical world. I encountered amazing groups of people there, cultivating traditional, French and other folk dances. Instantly, I realised that music and dance (especially the one called "Mazurka") make people "fly away" and witnessed a spectacular type of bliss appear on their faces. I was torn between wanting to dance and take photos at the same time. Somehow I managed to keep away from the dance floor, at least for a while, to take some photos. I knew at that moment I was seeing something that Diane Arbus had talked about -“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them." So I did.  This exhibition, however, is not about photography- it's about dance, it's nature and magic.

Cristiano Del Mar (Krystian Maruszewicz). Born in 1980. Craftsman, photographer, dance freak, graphic designer. His first contact with photography came at an early age from his father, a professional photographer. He got his first camera at the age seven. This immediately fueled an affection for the medium. In photography, he is the most fascinated by the possibility of freezing time and feelings as well as the possibility of offering that friction of a second to others. The fundamental draw is the moment, a gleam of thought, a background. While he loves the whole range of the possibilities of the camera, he has chosen to focus primarily on landscapes for their beauty and the city for its electric energy while all the time capturing the inherent emotional possibilities they provoke. His work conveys both the most recent advanced imaging systems and traditional analogue techniques. He studied Multimedia, Anthropology and Geography in NUI Maynooth, then chose to focus on photography in 2009 at the Dublin "New Media Technology College." In 2010, he proceeded with his education at the Warsaw branch of The Association of Polish Art Photographers. In 2012, he was granted second prize in the annual competion for Irish Amateur Photographers with his project "Folk Souls", organised by the Irish Times. He lives, dances and works in Dublin.

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#shanemacgowan #punk #ireland #londonirish #irishmusic #Dublin #irish #music #print #blackandwrite #drawing #portrait #pen #ink

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#SamuelBeckett by #agaszort #paint #plays #playwright #irishliterature #irishpoetry #irish #ireland #nobelprize #paris #dublin #art #oilpainting #painting #ink #blue #literature (at The Icon Factory)