Artist Tobias Hodson presents a collection of recent paintings. His exotic tropical birds, exquisitely detailed botanicals, and lush landscapes will be on display in the Grainstore daily during the month of June from 10am to 5pm.
Working from his studio in Ballyandreen, East Cork, Hodson’s work is inspired by nature and the world of natural history. The exhibition will offer a mix of large watercolours and less traditional images in oil painted on glass. In addition to thirty original paintings, a selection of high-quality prints will be on sale in sizes ranging from very generous to A4.
“It’s good to get out. Trees, colour and air are good for the soul. Through my painting, I try to bring the outside in. I want my subjects to look as decorative as jewels from the external world,” says Hodson, who moved to East Cork from his native England almost 30 years ago.
“Living with beautiful paintings that pay tribute to the natural world reminds us to slow down and helps us reconnect with nature. Nature is my inspiration and subject matter, whether it is a traditional landscape, or a bird, or a flower painting.”
Hodson mostly uses established materials, watercolour brushed onto cotton paper, to capture movement and life — the brush control is a slow meditation to make the pigment sing.
His work has been shown in prestigious galleries in Ireland, the U.K. and the U.S. When not in his East Cork studio, he is often found surfing nearby beaches. He is a graduate of the Gloucestershire College of Art and Design.
TOBIAS HODSON EXHIBITIONS
IL Group 2015
Lemon Tree 2016
Brooks Gallery, Northampton
Solo exhibition, RhueArt Ullapool 2012
Perception, Dovecot Studio Edinburgh 2011
Group show, RhueArt Ullapool 2011
AAF London, Rhueart 2010
GAF Glasgow with Rhueart 2010
AAF Battersea with Rhueart 2009
Dublin Art Fair 2008
Art Fair, San Francisco 2007
Ballymaloe, Co. Cork 2006
Crawford, Cork 2005 (Cork European Capital of Culture)
The Courtyard, Midleton 2001
TOBIAS HODSON GALLERIES
Rhue Studio, Ullapool
Webb Gallery, Battersea
Kenny Gallery, Lahinch
Lavitt Gallery, Cork
Lars Bolander, NY & Miami
Dearbhla has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, the more she practiced she noticed how grounded and calm she was after yoga. In time the physical rewards became secondary to the mental and spiritual impact of her practice. Yoga and meditation has both become an integral part of her daily life.
Dearbhla currently practices and teaches Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga and Meditation.And she believes through the practice of yoga we can find balance, clarity and stillness of the mind.
Dearbhla has trained extensively and has vast experience teaching retreats both in Ireland and Internationally, she has been the resident teacher at the Cliffs of Moher for 4 years. She also teaches in Little Bird and Samadhi yoga. And in 2020 and 2021 Dearbhla has been teaching online via Zoom!
Dearbhla is very interested in healing and trauma in the body, her retreats have a focus on healing and letting go of all stress, connecting to a place of peace and calm that is always there.
For more information on Dearbhla visit http://dearbhlaglynn.com/
Ballymaloe House has a reputation for delivering delicious food. All meals will be served in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballymaloe Dining rooms with produce sourced from the walled garden and local area. Each meal will be a delicious experience to nourish and rejuvenate.
Dearbhla will lead a warming Vinyasa flow practice in the mornings. Practicing several sun salutations with a different variations. The overall practice is slow, moving mindfully with the breath. Holding some poses a little longer to develop strength and generate warmth in the body. We will flow through different transitions improving overall body awareness and opening the joints, while also strengthening and lengthening the muscles. The practice is slow, warming and requires some physical stamina yet it has a lovely meditative and mindful quality to it. Dearbhla will offer modifications for any of the more challenging poses and rest is always an option! Creating an overall feeling of stillness and calm.
This is a lovely practice which focuses on breathing, stretching and relaxing before lunch.
Slow down, unwind and restore your energy with a ninety minute Yin Yoga and restorative practice, aiming to calm the mind, stretch and relax the body. This two-hour practice will create space and stillness in both the mind and body. Yin yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones and even the joints, and releases tension and stress in the body.
The focus is simply about letting go of stress and tension, releasing into a deep yin practice followed by a long restorative practice using bolsters and blankets so people can relax, unwind and recharge. Dearbhla will use relaxing essential oils during the restorative practice for an even more relaxing experience.
Come take sanctuary in the beautiful grounds of Ballymaloe House and Grainstore.
We promise to nurture you and create a safe space where you can rest, reflect, reconnect with yourself. Our retreats are for those of us who really want to rest and take some time out to self care, reflect, unwind and simply let go of all stress.
Ballymaloe is is a beautiful, nourishing environment, you are in a safe and cosy cocoon of comfort, where every detail of your stay has been thought of.
All you have to do is show up and we will make sure you have a wonderful, restful stay
There is plenty of time to reconnect with yourself, move, stretch, rest and reset.
Your bedroom in Ballymaloe will be spacious and comfortable.
Ballymaloe Grainstore, as the name suggests is an old grainstore that was turned into a multipurpose venue by Rory Allen. The large airy space offers a calm light filled area for you to practice yoga in a safe and covid friendly environment.
