New exhibition at Claremorris Gallery

Claremorris Gallery is delighted to announce the forthcoming solo exhibition, ‘Slow Heat’, by the acclaimed artist Emma Stroude.

The exhibition will be officially opened on Saturday, September 27th, with a guided tour by Emma herself from 4 to 5pm, followed by the public opening from 5 to 6pm.

All are welcome to attend this special event.

Emma Stroude grew up in the North of England and is now based in Sligo. A graduate of Chelsea College of Art and Design and the Slade School of Art, University College London, she holds a Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Art and Design Teaching, awarded with First Class Honours and the Terence Gayer Prize. Over the years, Emma has become widely recognised for her distinctive approach to painting, drawing, and mixed media, creating work that resonates with both emotional depth and technical mastery.

‘Slow Heat’ promises to offer an intimate insight into Emma’s evolving practice, reflecting her ongoing engagement with texture, form, and subtle colour. The exhibition is part of a continuing series of solo and group presentations both nationally and internationally, following her recent participation in the 195th Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition and a summer showing at Cairde Visual in Sligo. Her work has also been acquired by significant collections including the Office of Public Works, Kings Inns, Kildare and Sligo County Councils, and by private collectors such as Pierce Brosnan.

Emma Stroude’s career has been marked by consistent involvement in major exhibitions, from group shows across Ireland and the UK to international projects in China, the Netherlands, and the United States. Past highlights include the ‘Lapis Lazuli’ exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery, Sligo, the touring Drawing Box A5 Pop-Up exhibition, and participation in multiple Royal Hibernian Academy and Royal Ulster Academy annual exhibitions. She has also contributed to collaborative and commemorative projects, including work inspired by the Easter Rising and WB Yeats.

Visitors to ‘Slow Heat’ will have the opportunity to engage directly with the artist during the guided tour, gaining insight into the ideas and techniques that underpin her practice. The exhibition promises a contemplative and thought-provoking experience, appealing to both seasoned art enthusiasts and members of the local community seeking to connect with contemporary Irish art.

Claremorris Gallery invites everyone to join in celebrating Emma Stroude’s latest work, marking another milestone in a career distinguished by creativity, dedication, and international recognition.