The Iris Painter by Gerry Gleason. 2015 Painting

I was born in Belfast, I have been working as an artist for 41 years and have had numerous one-person shows. I have also been included in many group shows both in Ireland, Europe and America. Articles have been published about my work, most recently the Irish Arts Review (Winter Ed.) My work is concerned with the human condition and I am presently based in Queen Street Studios,Belfast. Influences include Picasso,Matisse and Bacon. My works includes large canvases and mixed media work and Installations. The canvas's tend to be large scale.My aspiration is to reach a wider audience.I have recently set up a solo web site, which takes you on a journey, through a life at,