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Living sculpture Daniel Lismore is set to premiere his first painting series as one of Ireland’s largest art and sculpture exhibitions returns for a second year.
Showcasing over 250 artworks by the biggest names in international and Irish art, Gormleys at Charlemont Square runs in the capital from September 26 to October 17 and will be the first Irish appearance by the artist.
Described by Vogue Magazine as England’s Most Eccentric Dresser, Lismore is a fabric sculptor, author and human rights and environmental activist.
He is best known for his statement fashion sculptures, which he models in every-day life as a living work of art.
Lismore hosted his first two exhibitions, featuring self-portraits, in Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and was Circuit Ambassador for the Tate Museums, encouraging a new generation to engage with the art world.
More recently, his site-specific installation Studio Visit, has brought his studio on tour around the globe, and his fabric sculpture exhibition, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken, has to date attracted more than 100,000 guests from all over the world.
Having recently turned his eye to painting, Lismore will bring his portraits to Charlemont Square as part of his first ever gallery exhibition, as well as his first show in Ireland.
“I cut my teeth exhibiting in museums, and this will be the first time I have had a collection in a gallery setting,” said Lismore.
“I turned my hand to painting portraits as a form of therapy, and in fact I began by painting portraits of people who have done me wrong – people who have annoyed me or were awful to me – I love the idea of selling their souls.
“Although I only started a year ago, when I turn my mind to something I give it my full focus, and to date I have created hundreds of pieces.
“Boy George bought my first painting, which was incredibly supportive.”
Works by Banksy, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Bridget Riley and Julian Opie will be on show, alongside leading and emerging Irish artists.
Last year, over 15,000 people attended the exhibition, which is free and open to the public.
The exhibition takes place over 15,000 sq ft in the recently developed Charlemont Square in Dublin 2.
Developed by McGarrell Reilly, Charlemont Square is a new landmark development, featuring state-of-the-art office, retail, dining and living quarters.
Gormleys at Charlemont Square will open from 11am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday and 12pm-5pm Sunday from September 26 to October 17. The exhibition will be closed on Mondays. Visit gormleys.ie for further details.