The Mahon Men's Art Group
Profile of the Men
Noel
Kent
Art Tutor Mahon Men’s Art Group
I
am a self-taught artist who with the support of Mahon CDP was
given the use of a school classroom in Mahon in Cork to encourage
unemployed males to get involved in the arts. I have seen the
men’s art group in Mahon flourish. I am in my fifties
and am originally from mount Eden in Gurranabraher. I was taken
aback by the positive reaction to the classes.
I developed an interest
in painting thirty years ago. I worked in the North Infirmary
(north cha) until it closed its doors in January 1987. Painting
up until then was just a hobby, suddenly I had time on my hands,
time I was able to devote to painting and to giving something
back to my local community. Through the support of Mahon CDP
I progressed from volunteer to a paid position as a tutor with
the group.
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Jim Barrett
My
name is Jim Barrett, retired army sergeant, and 79 years old.
I moved to the Mahon area a few years ago and got involved in
the men’s art group. We meet twice a week and have the
‘craic’, a song or two and a few yarns; Socially
perfect.
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Dave
Carey
I was born in a north
side suburb of Cork in 1982 but moved to Mahon in the early
80’s. I became very interested in painting at an early
age and after observing the works of past masters such as Monet,
Renoir and Friedrich, to name but a few, I became intrigued
quickly.
I started to paint in watercolour because it was a medium that
suited me. Very soon, I began to sell paintings and early in
February 2004 I joined the Mahon men’s art group. The
environment of this group encouraged me even more.
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Jack
O’Connor
I was born in 1925.
I spent most of my life working with nature, gardening, floristry
and beekeeping. In recent years I developed a love of art and
painting. Nowadays, I am rarely without a few brushes in my
pocket.
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Donie
Keenan
I
served with the 4th infantry battalion in Collins barracks,
Cork for many years and now I am retired and living in Mahon.
I joined the Mahon men’s art group 2 years ago. I am very
interested in the works of Monet and his fellow impressionist
painters and this interest has been the inspiration for much
of my work.
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Vincent Costin
I am a Presentation
Brother originally from Waterford and in my 70’s. I am
a retired teacher who taught in Cork but also was a school principal
in the Midlands in Co. Offaly. I am passionate about hurling
and football and am deeply involved in sports with the youth
in Mahon. I have been interested in art for many years and attended
night classes in the city. I joined the Mahon Men’s Art
Group in 2000 and am an enthusiastic group member with a particular
interest in rural landscapes.
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Richard
O’Sullivan
I
am 57 years old. I moved to Mahon from Summerhill South in 1979.
I joined the Mahon Men’s Art Group when it began. Originally,
I attended the Group twice a week. In recent times I have had
time restrictions and was not able to attend as often as I would
have liked, however, I am now looking forward to getting back
into the art again. I really enjoy the art but I don’t
take it too seriously.
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