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Simone and Joe in the courtyard between their home and the gallery. It was Simone s idea to put the frame-like structure above the fountain, the better to train the eye on the garden. Photo: Tony Gavin
The themes of her paintings and prints are quintessentially Irish. The Wexford-based artist is noted for her nostalgic take on the Irish larder and Irish brands; her scenes of an Irish childhood; her quirky vision of our coastal villages, and her highly individual interpretation of our many national heritage sites. Yet, it was a quality in the New Zealand climate that set her on her course.
Creativity and imagination were central themes at last week s Speakeasy Toastmasters meeting.
Michael Cronin delivered an absorbing account of an original agent provocateur , the socialite Luisa Casati. Creator not an imitator described Luisa s unerring talent to make an impact. She was the original Lady Gaga, flamboyant, eccentric and outrageous.
Her decadent house parties in the 1920 s Europe were spectacular. Eye catching costumes which were like art installations were augmented by her grand entrances with her pet cheetahs on a leash. Pablo Picasso and Ezra Pound were enthralled by her exhibitionism.
Modern fashion designers like Alexander McQueen were influenced by her ground breaking coiture.