Harry Clarke was born in Dublin on 17 March 1889 to Joshua and Bridget (neé MacGonigal) Clarke. His father Joshua was a well-known church decorator originally from Leeds in England (Gordon Bowe, 2012). In 1892 Joshua’s business, Joshua Clarke & Sons, expanded into stained glass. Harry grew up on North Frederick Street with a studio… Continue reading Art and Literature | Harry Clarke
I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module. The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist. I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Ireland | Mainie Jellett
I'm back! Yes, it has been months since I last wrote a post but I won't bore you with reasons and excuses as to why I haven't. I have another photo essay I want to share with you. Last summer B and I took a day trip from Dublin to Belfast with Extreme Ireland. Our… Continue reading Northern Ireland | Belfast Photo Essay
marteenlane.com 