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Paul McCloskey Paul has an extensive portfolio. I have selected a
specific ‘nature’ inspired series of work. However,
his later painting experiments with taking the
two dimensional platform and making in three
dimensions by presenting ‘cubes’ each having
a painted surface. As the artist states below, the
process is of primary importance to him. It seems
that the process of abstraction to all the artists
in this special feature is the overriding element.
Tubes will invite Paul to a further discussion on his
art for a full feature in Tubes magazine in an issue
during 2020 where his full extent of art can be
discussed in greater detail

Here he talks about his painting process.

“...I prefer to abstract the subject rather than
meticulously represent what is in front of me,
my work is mainly based on landscape, this is
the starting point based on a accumulation of
memories, interpretation and surrounding views.
Landscape gives the viewer an initial starting point
a familiar focus which invites them in, once in
then the work is open to the viewers interpretation
based on their own memories, emotions and
mood. Abstraction allows for this emotional
interaction both for me the artist and the viewer.
However process is primary for me, the act of
doing of allowing is where the magic happens
irrespective of the subject.”

painting left
: “Hinterland”
Marsh.

Born County, Monaghan, Ireland. He is now living and working in Gorey Co. Wexford. Paul attended the
National College of Art and Design (N.C.A.D) Dublin). He also attended De Montfort University UK and was
awarded a Master’s Degree in Fine art (MFA) in 2010. Paul is a professional member of ‘visual artists Ireland’.
His work has been exhibited internationally.