Regine Bartsch (1951, Germany). The work of the Cahirsiveen-based artist is acclaimed for its particularly sensuous use of colour and unrestrained fluidity. Her interest is in everything to be experienced, all phenomena are fascinating to the artist who does not keep to any particular style. Some of her work is extremely abstract, using a lot of geometry. On the other hand she also paints people, flowers and nature naturalistically. Sometimes, Regine combines both aspects. Often her pictures seem to be a fantasy but she thinks of them more as reality highlighted. Regine has exhibited consistently in one-woman and group shows in Ireland. She is also renowned for her work in tapestry.

Exhibitions:

2004 The Old Market House Art Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
2003 The Taylor Galleries Christmas Exhibition, Dublin, Ireland
2003 Ioantas Small Works Exhibition, Ireland
2002 (2000 and 2001) The Taylor Galleries, Christmas Exhibition, Dublin, Ireland
2000 Iontas Small Works Exhibition, Ireland
1999 Lavit Gallery, Cork, Ireland
1992-93 Contemporary Irish Artisits, Touring Exhibition, Ireland
1989 Triskel Art Centre, Cork, Ireland
1988 Boole Library, University College Cork, Ireland
1988 Frank Lewis Gallery, Killarney, Co. Kerry
1986 The Crawford Municipal Gallery, Cork, Ireland
1985 The Taylor Galleries, Dublin, Ireland
1984 The Taylor Galleries, Dublin, Ireland
1983 Oireactas, Dublin, Ireland
1983 Ely Art Gallery, Westfield State College, Connecticut, USA
1983 Irish-American Historical Society, New York, USA

Collections: Bank of Ireland, Mayo County Council, Allied Irish Banks, private collections at home and abroad.