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.

Selected Exhibitions:

2006 McBride Gallery, Killarney, Co Kerry
2004 RDS Art fair, group show with Olliart
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.