Co:Worx, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, N39AH64
1 hours
Capturing the Irish Essence – A Talk by Vítor Vicente
Join us for a fascinating literary and artistic journey as Vítor Vicente presents Capturing the Irish Essence, a talk inspired by his book of prose poems, Harry Kernoff’s Guest. This evocative collection draws from the work of renowned Irish painter Harry Kernoff, celebrating the spirit, culture, and people of Ireland through the fusion of words and visual art.
With the generous permission of Kernoff’s grand-niece, Kate Kernoff, the book features reproductions of his paintings alongside Vicente’s poetic reflections. In this engaging talk, the author will delve into his creative process, the influence of Kernoff’s art, and the enduring connection between literature and painting in capturing Ireland’s rich heritage.
🎨 For lovers of Irish culture, art, and poetry
Step into the world of Harry Kernoff through the lens of prose poetry and discover Ireland’s essence in a whole new way!
Harry Kernoff (1900–1974) was a London-born artist who became one of Ireland’s most significant painters. After moving to Dublin in 1914, he studied at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art and won the Taylor scholarship in 1923. Influenced by Seán Keating and Patrick Tuohy, he painted Irish landscapes, streetscapes, and portraits, often capturing the realities of working-class Dublin. A prolific artist, he portrayed literary and theatre figures such as James Joyce and W.B. Yeats. Elected to the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1936, Kernoff left a lasting legacy in Irish art.
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Vitor Vicente
Vitor Vicente is a Portuguese author of 12 published books with the theme of travelling running through all his work. He has been living in Ireland for more than 8 years. Some of his stuff has been translated to Spanish, Polish, English and Hungarian.
His latest title is the poetry collection “Harry Kernoff’s Guest”, which also contains reproductions of the paintings that inspired the writing.
He hosts the podcast TheWittyVitor.
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This project was assisted by Longford Local Community Development Committee, Longford Community Resources Clg. and Longford County Council through the LEADER Programme 2023 -2027 which is part-financed by the EU, “The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas” and the Department of Rural & Community Development
