The F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to present As Far As The Eye Can See: Contemporary Painting from ABC. Showcasing 11 painters from the Borough, the exhibition features the work of established artists: Jennifer Trouton, Paddy McCann, Ian Cumberland, Dougal McKenzie, Mark McGreevy and Eddie Rafferty and rising stars, Hannah Clegg, Daniel Coleman, Michelle McKeown, Cameron Stewart and Gemma Kirkpatrick.

Connected by ties to the region and shared experiences at the Belfast School of Art, these artists offer diverse and distinctive practices, highlighting the rich and varied artistic talent that has flourished in ABC over recent decades.

Several of the artists in the exhibition are also linked by their involvement in artist run organisation Queen Street Studios where 7 of the 11 are currently members. Other relationships include that teacher and pupil, people who have studied together and shared friendships and support networks.

While stylistically diverse, each of these artists shares a commitment to contemporary painting of the highest level

Curated by Feargal O’Malley and Dr Riann Coulter (both from Lurgan), As Far As The Eye Can See celebrates creativity from places beyond the boundaries of traditional urban art centres, offering a undeniable exploration of contemporary painting practices inspired and rooted in less conventional locations.

We are grateful to all of the artists who have agreed to be involved in this project and to the private collectors who have lent their work for the exhibition.