Featured Artists
Liana Lovie
Liana is a self-taught artist whose evocative and heartfelt portrayals of animals earned her a dedicated following across continents. With a career spanning several years, Liana has held solo exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Paxton House in Berwick upon Tweed, The Granary in Cahir, Ireland, and exhibited at the Narrow Space in Clonmel, Ireland. Her work has also reached collectors in the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Scotland and Ireland.
During lockdown, Liana rediscovered her love for oil painting, creating a new body of work that reflects her deep connection with nature and her subjects. This exhibition marks the first time these paintings, showcasing her enduring affection for horses, hounds, and other animals, have been presented to a wider audience.
Liana’s artist journey began with painting angels, but it was her insatiable curiosity and desire to explore new mediums and subjects that steered her toward animals. Initially working with oils, she transitioned to pastels to accommodate her nomadic lifestyle, honing her skills in animal portraiture, particularly horses, dogs, and hounds. Her ability to capture the essence of her subjects in both realism and impressionism has established her as a respected animal portrait artist.
Liana’s art is a testament to her passion and dedication, offering viewers a glimpse into the beauty and grace of the animal world through her eyes.
Ani Mollereau
Ani is a Dublin-born sculptor whose work has been widely exhibited in Ireland and internationally. Working primarily in bronze, silver, and bog oak, Ani’s art is deeply rooted in her profound connection to horses, animals, and the natural world. Her sculptures capture both the strength and sensitivity of her subjects, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface of life and connect with a deeper, more soulful reality.
With a career dedicated to exploring the beauty and spirit of the animal kingdom, Ani’s work expresses a dynamic interplay between power, delicacy, and emotion. Her pieces tell stories not only of her own creative journey but also encourage viewers to find their own narratives within the forms she creates. For Ani, art is a way to bridge the visible and the invisible, merging identity, imagination, life force, and nature into vibrant expression of existence.
Through her hands, clay and metal are transformed into vessels of spirit and storytelling. As Ani immerses herself in the creative process, she invites us to share in the energy of growth, transformation, and wonder that lies at the heart of her work.
Fox and Cub
Bronze on Bog Oak