Artist explores mysticism with female figurative artworks - Kilkenny Live

Spanish Artist Pilar Cereto unveils “The Mystical Experience” exhibition, a journey into spirituality and mythical stories at the Watergardens in Thomastown.

Building upon her last exhibition “Emergence”, Pilar explores mysticism with thought-provoking female figurative artworks.

Pilar explains,
“Everything began with ‘The Storyteller,’ one of the largest pieces I made in this collection. Guided by my mark making process, ideas seemed to come alive. As the monster emerged within ‘The Storyteller’, I dug deeper into the stories it could tell.”

As she worked, colours danced before her eyes, compositions whispered secrets, and a spark ignited within her.
“I felt compelled to explore mythical narratives and goddesses, researching Greek, African, and Irish goddesses, including ‘Étaín,’ The Irish Sun Goddess weaving their captivating tales into the fabric of my paintings.”

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Pilar’s paintings serve as a gateway to a realm where the divine and mortal interweave, where goddesses personify the profound mysteries of existence, and where they guide us through the harmony and chaos of the natural world.

Her painting style seamlessly blends realism and abstract elements, allowing her intuition to guide the final composition.

Through the interplay of textures and the use of diverse media, her paintings employ bold and captivating colours that beckon viewers to engage and explore each artwork. Despite her relatively new vocation, Pilar Cereto has already showcased her exceptional talent through various exhibitions. Her works have found their homes as far afield as California, New York, Georgia, across Europe and of course Ireland.

All are welcome to attend the opening at the Watergardens in Thomastown on August 11 from 4 to 6pmwhere attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Pilar Cereto herself and witness the enchantment of her captivating artworks.

 www.pcereto.com.