From the start of COVID-related travel restrictions introduced on 29 March 2020 John Short began using his daily 2km permitted walk to make a visual record of his neighbourhood under 'lockdown'. Luckily for Short, his house and studio lie in the picturesque and historic town of Dalkey Co. Dublin, known for its many medieval castles, grand Victorian architecture and superb coastal vistas overlooking Dublin and Killiney Bays. Using both sketchbook studies drawn 'en plein air' and photography, Short captures his favourite local landmarks at the perfect moment and then returns to his garden studio to produce the finished paintings in watercolour.

John began sharing his daily paintings to Facebook, Instagram and the Dalkey Online Community Forum. Local and international interest in these works has been so overwhelming that the artist has now decided to frame and exhibit the work so that Dalkey residents can enjoy them.

The series has culminated in 37 original watercolour paintings and 15 limited edition prints. All unsold paintings can be viewed at the exhibition at Dalkey Town Hall in the centre of Dalkey Town from Friday 4 - Monday 7 December.

To view the entire series (or preview and purchase online) please click here: https://www.solomonfineart.ie/viewing-room/11-john-short-dalkey-visual-record-other-works-dalkey-town-hall/

To enable social distancing and avoid overcrowding, we are kindly requesting that visitors to the exhibition pre-book a time to view the works in the Town Hall via Eventbrite. We also ask visitors to adhere to the following measures when entering the gallery:

- Please use the hand sanitiser provided.

- Wear a mask.

- Keep the recommended 2m social distance from others.

If you are feeling unwell we kindly ask you to postpone your visit regardless of travel or contact history.

This exhibition is presented by Solomon Fine Art, Dublin in conjuction with Margaret Dunne at Dalkey Town Hall.

Venue: Dalkey Town Hall, Castle Street, Dalkey. Co Dublin

Opening Hours: Friday: 11am-8.30pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday + Monday: 10am - 5pm

For all enquiries about the exhibition, please contact:

e: info@solomonfineart.ie

t: +353 86 8142380