Sherkin: ‘Fabulous showcase of island talent’

Sherkin Island’s annual art exhibition is back with a colourful bang!

Curated by Sherkin Island artist Jordyn Lynch, the exhibition will include all mediums including drawings, paintings, writing, sculpture, photography, textiles and ceramics.

The exhibition will be in the Community Hall on Sherkin Island and will open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 31 August from 12-5.30pm and will operate to strict Covid-19 guidelines.

Jordyn Lynch said: “I’m delighted to be able to put this exhibition together. It is a little different to other years due to Covid-19 but it’s a fabulous showcase of island talent and a great boost for all of the community as old and young have submitted work.”

This year the exhibition will produce a small radio segment in conjunction with Oileain FM which will highlight some pieces in the exhibition and why the artists chose them.

Postcard-sized artworks will also be on sale for €10 each to raise funds for the Sherkin Island Ceramics Group.

Aisling Moran, project coordinator with Sherkin Island Development Society, said: “After the challenges that Covid-19 has brought to this small community and island life, it is great to see our annual exhibition going ahead, albeit with restrictions in place to reflect this new norm. As always, we are grateful to Cork County Council for their support.”

For ferry times visit sherkinisland.eu/ferry.