Exhibitions

Based in Bangor, County Down, and originally from County Tyrone, Aaron Brannigan discovered his creative voice during furlough, using this period of reflection to channel his artistic energy into visual expression. With a background in psychology, Aaron has spent several years working in Belfast, supporting individuals and community groups through his work with local organisations.

Currently employed as a Skills Navigator, Aaron leads workshops in employability skills, arts, and crafts, seamlessly blending creativity with education and personal development. His professional experience continues to inform his artistic practice, particularly his interest in people, identity, and human connection.

Fusion showcases a selection of Aaron’s charcoal works, with a particular focus on portraiture in pencil and charcoal. While he also enjoys exploring the depth and richness of oil painting, this exhibition highlights his ongoing fascination with drawing as a means of observation and expression. Constantly evolving as an artist, Aaron continues to experiment with new techniques and subjects, seeking fresh ways to capture the world around him. The works on display reflect his ongoing journey of artistic discovery and growth.

The exhibition opens at 7pm on Thursday 5 March 2026 and runs until Saturday 28 March 2026.
It can be viewed Monday to Saturday, 9.30am – 5pm, and admission is free.

For more information about Fusion or the wider programme at Strule Arts Centre, please visit www.struleartscentre.co.uk, call 028 8224 7831, or email strulearts@fermanaghomagh.com.

Taispeántas Earrach 2026

Tá Aaron Brannigan, arb as Contae Thír Eoghain ó dhúchas dó, tar éis a ghuth cruthaitheach a aimsiú le linn saoire fhada, ag díriú a fhuinneamh ealaíonta ar fhíorú amhairc. Le cúlra acadúil sa tSíceolaíocht, chaith sé blianta ag obair i mBéal Feirste, ag tacú le daoine aonair agus le grúpaí pobail trína chuid oibre le heagraíochtaí áitiúla.

Faoi láthair, tá sé ag obair mar Threoraí Scileanna, áit a stiúrann sé ceardlanna ar scileanna fostaíochta, ealaíona agus ceardaíocht, ag comhcheangal a phaisean don chruthaitheacht le hoideachas.

Sa taispeántas seo, taispeántar rogha dá shaothair i gcarbóin, cé go dtaitníonn péintéireacht le hola leis freisin. De shíor ag forbairt mar ealaíontóir, leanann Aaron air ag tástáil teicnící agus ábhair nua, ag lorg bealaí úra chun an domhan mórthimpeall air a chur in iúl go healaíonta.

Sa bhailiúchán seo, cuireann sé sraith portráidí i bpeann luaidhe agus i gcarbóin i láthair, ag léiriú a thurais leanúnaigh sa chruthaitheacht agus sa taiscéalaíocht ealaíonta.