Andrew Kenny

My work comprises of paintings, installation and video work. The main focus of the work is a response to a number of paranormal and fortean related phenomena. The Felt work in particular explores the idea of thoughtography. Thoughtography or Nensha is the process of willing an image into existance in this case onto undeveloped polaroid film. This idea is my main focus and can be seen in my approach in my paintings, which are large portraits painted on roof felt. These paintings mimic the process of developing polaroid film and in turn explore the idea of what an image pertains to be. My video and installation work also explores these ideas.

I graduated from the Wexford School of Art with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art in 2008 having previously studied for three years at the Gorey School of Art. Since graduating I have undertaken shows nationwide and has done extensive research in various paranormal phenomena including spirit photography, Thoughtography, ESP, telepathy, out of body experiences etc and produced experimental works which has led to this new body of work - Felt.

Date: 2007-2008
Collage: Wexford School of Art and Design, I.T Carlow
Course: Bachalor of Arts in Art (Hons)
Result: Second Class Honours Grade 1

Date: 2003-2006
College: Gorey School of Art, Wexford Campus, I.T Carlow.
Course: Bachalor of Arts in Art
Result: Pass with Distinction

Solo Exhibitions 2014

Jan Hawks Well Theatre, Temple St, Sligo.

Jan Leixlip Gallery, Kildare.

Solo Exhibitions 2013

February Studio Nine, Westgate Wexford.

May Greyfriars Gallery, Waterford City.

June Tuar Ard Art Centre, Moate, co. Westmeath.


Solo Exhibitions

May 2012 ‘Randell and Cox’s Strange Happenings’ Cockleshell Gallery, Duncannon fort, Wexford.

August 2011 ‘A Helping Hand to Little Frogs and Periwinkles’ Arthouse Gallery, Portlaoise.

May 2010 ‘A Helping Hand to Little Frogs and Periwinkles’ Wexford Arts Centre, The Annexe, 3 Johns Gate Street. Wexford.

Group Exhibitions

June 2013 Painting & Drawing Show, NewtownBarry House, Bumclody, Co. Wexford. Curated by Anya von Gosslyn, Invited artist.

May 2013 Sweetshop Gallery, Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford

October 2010 ‘WexArt10’ group show ‘Barley Breaking Even’ South Main Street Wexford.

October 2008 ‘Little Enders’, group show, Main Street Wexford.

August 2008 ‘Little War’ Kilkenny Castle. Collaborated on and built multimedia camera sculpture as part of artist Brian Hands Installation for Kilkenny Arts Festival.

June 2008 Mermaid Greenstar Open Exhibition, Wicklow Art...