Irish artist Gerard Byrne will debut a new solo exhibition, “Stillness in Motion: Seeing Light Anew,” at Slattery Gallery in Southampton now through Monday, October 13.
The exhibition opens August 30 and features more than 20 original works, including eight plein air paintings of Southampton making their public debut, alongside a selection of large-scale studio works — figurative, still lifes, and seascapes. Three of the paintings depict scenes from Byrne’s native Ireland.
“There’s something about the Hamptons light that brings the work alive,” Byrne said. “I’m delighted to be back in Southampton — this time with a full body of work and space to let it breathe.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to officially launch the gallery showcasing Gerard Byrne’s work, a talent I have long admired and respected,” John Slattery, owner of Slattery Gallery, said. “My vision for the space is to allow the art to find an appreciative audience… Gerard so elegantly depicts the various styles of painting. It’s an honor to have the highly respected Patrick McMullan host the opening for us, further underpinning the Irish connection.”
Byrne is widely regarded as Ireland’s foremost modern Impressionists. Known for vibrant palettes, expressive brushwork, and dynamic contrasts of light and shadow, his paintings are held in major public and private collections across Ireland and internationally, including the Irish Government, Irish Embassies and the Citadelle Art Museum in Texas.
In 2017, Byrne and his wife, Agata Byrne, founded the Gerard Byrne Studio in Dublin’s Ranelagh village. The space operates as a working studio, gallery and exhibition venue for his ongoing body of work.
Slattery Gallery, located at 30A Jobs Lane in Southampton Village, focuses on Irish and American contemporary art, along with exceptional post-war and modern masterworks. The gallery was founded by Irish native and Southampton resident John Slattery, with direction by Damien Roman. For more information, visit slatterygallery.com
Staff Writer on Aug 29, 2025