Contraband
Ian Healy’s depiction of the contemporary figure navigates a precarious line where meaning meets form. His works use a variety of mediums – pastels, oil paint, or watercolour – often produced in quick bursts to portray a sense of urgency and tension. He uses humour, historic references, and imagination to tell stories or narratives that are brought to life with an exuberance of colours. The title “Contraband” refers to Healy’s current interest in the history of Lithuanian book smugglers who desperately tried to preserve their language through books, in the face of imperialism.
ABOUT IAN HEALY
Healy was born in Cork City in the Republic of Ireland. He gained a degree in painting from the Crawford College of Art & Design in 1992. He has shown recently in a number of galleries in London, and his work is held in the collection of the Crawford Municipal Gallery, Ireland.
