Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast Until Nov 3
The Golden Thread Gallery is presenting Death of a Hunter by artist and choreographer Oona Doherty. This is her first solo gallery presentation and the gallery’s first dance/choreographic exhibition.
Her work is closely associated with Belfast and its people. She is a well-known, awarding-winning dance choreographer on the European contemporary dance scene.
Like so many young artists of her generation, she is drawn to social injustice and those that lack a voice in today’s fast moving, money-driven society.
This exhibition encompasses two galleries, one containing a five-part video, Hard To Be Soft: A Belfast Prayer, a beautiful and strong piece reflecting the attitudes of youth today from the macho posturing of Belfast’s young men through to the new, tougher posturing of our young women.
Gallery Two is a more classic installation piece with a car, music from gallery one and a background of youth vox pop.
This is a strikingly powerful statement well worth seeing, and the gallery is to be congratulated for putting it on. WWT Castle Espie Art Gallery, Comber
Until Nov 4
I love to encourage amateur artists to get involved and join a like-minded group where other people can give them support and encouragement.
This annual show, which I know well, is once again being held in the delightful setting of the WWT Castle Espie Gallery. What makes shows like this so delightful is the various levels and abilities on display all in the one place.
This is not about grandstanding by any one artist. It’s about enjoying the creative process together and showing the results together.
Yes, they do have an annual awards procedure with an invited judge — this year it is Colin Davidson — and, yes, the club also has first to third selection, but that is for the club members to enjoy and debate.
This is a classic club show in a magnificent location reflecting nature in all its glory.
You can enjoy boglands, fighting hares, pastoral scenes, seascapes and, of course, being WWT, plenty of birdlife.
Elizabeth Baird