Why not buy art, craft, artisan or antique? There is plenty of Irish art and craft on offer at a variety of shows in galleries throughout Ireland and even at auctioneering firms, where unsold lots can be purchased. With one week of Christmas gift shopping left it is well worth dropping in to see what is on offer at your local gallery. You might find a gift that is locally made by craftspeople or something by an artist or a sculptor. No matter where you go there will be plenty to choose from. Here is a small selection from the Christmas show now on at the Lavit Gallery on Fr. Matthew St. in Cork.
Tom Climent – Kite Funnel
James McCarthy – Juggler
Patrick Cashin – Copper Mine at Allihies.
Martin Gale, Long Gone.
Imogen Stuart RHA, Mary, Baby Human Child.