Jump to content

Anne Rigney: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
KasparBot (talk | contribs)
1,549,811 edits
Rescuing 3 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.3) (Cyberpower678)
Line 40: Line 40:
Rigney studied at [[Athlone Institute of Technology]], graduating in [[art]] and [[design]]. She's a founding member of the professional artists' group ''Working Artists Roscommon'' and a member of the ''Association of Artists in Ireland''.
Rigney studied at [[Athlone Institute of Technology]], graduating in [[art]] and [[design]]. She's a founding member of the professional artists' group ''Working Artists Roscommon'' and a member of the ''Association of Artists in Ireland''.


In 2015 Rigney campaigned publicly for [[Same-sex marriage in the Republic of Ireland|same-sex marriage equality]] in the lead up to the [[Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland|referendum on the subject]] that year in Ireland, writing a poem and creating a video which was published on [[YouTube]] and the VoteWithUs.org website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/yes-equality-group-plans-40-events-nationwide-1.2170709 |title=Yes Equality group plans 40 events nationwide |author=Fiach Kelly|publisher=[[The Irish Times]] |date=10 April 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/charlie-bird-backs-im-voting-yes-ask-me-why-campaign-31129726.html |title=Charlie Bird backs 'I’m Voting Yes. Ask Me Why' campaign |author=David Kearns|publisher=[[Irish Independent]] |date=9 April 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref> After the referendum she called for [[Australia]] to follow Ireland's lead and introduce equal marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-21/anne-rigney-irish-marriage-equality-vote/6634880 |title=Irish mother calls on Australian families to campaign for same-sex marriage in wake of referendum win |author=Sally Sara|publisher=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |date=21 July 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishecho.com.au/2015/08/01/urging-aussie-mums-to-support-equal-rights/35451 |title=Urging Aussie mums to support equal rights |author=|publisher=The Irish Echo |date=1 August 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref>
In 2015 Rigney campaigned publicly for [[Same-sex marriage in the Republic of Ireland|same-sex marriage equality]] in the lead up to the [[Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland|referendum on the subject]] that year in Ireland, writing a poem and creating a video which was published on [[YouTube]] and the VoteWithUs.org website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/yes-equality-group-plans-40-events-nationwide-1.2170709 |title=Yes Equality group plans 40 events nationwide |author=Fiach Kelly|publisher=[[The Irish Times]] |date=10 April 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/charlie-bird-backs-im-voting-yes-ask-me-why-campaign-31129726.html |title=Charlie Bird backs 'I’m Voting Yes. Ask Me Why' campaign |author=David Kearns|publisher=[[Irish Independent]] |date=9 April 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref> After the referendum she called for [[Australia]] to follow Ireland's lead and introduce equal marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-21/anne-rigney-irish-marriage-equality-vote/6634880 |title=Irish mother calls on Australian families to campaign for same-sex marriage in wake of referendum win |author=Sally Sara|publisher=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] |date=21 July 2015|accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishecho.com.au/2015/08/01/urging-aussie-mums-to-support-equal-rights/35451 |title=Urging Aussie mums to support equal rights |author= |publisher=The Irish Echo |date=1 August 2015 |accessdate=9 March 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309150142/http://www.irishecho.com.au/2015/08/01/urging-aussie-mums-to-support-equal-rights/35451 |archivedate= 9 March 2016 |df= }}</ref>


==Exhibitions & Events==
==Exhibitions & Events==
* [[Kenny Gallery]], [[Galway]], Ireland
* [[Kenny Gallery]], [[Galway]], Ireland
* Crossroads Symposium, [[County Roscommon|Roscommon]], Ireland
* Crossroads Symposium, [[County Roscommon|Roscommon]], Ireland
* Dyehouse Gallery, [[Waterford]], Ireland<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dyehouse-gallery.com/previous_exhibitions/1999/ |title=Dyehouse previous exhibitors: September, 1999: Anne Rigney}}</ref>
* Dyehouse Gallery, [[Waterford]], Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dyehouse-gallery.com/previous_exhibitions/1999/ |title=Dyehouse previous exhibitors: September, 1999: Anne Rigney |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009171504/http://www.dyehouse-gallery.com/previous_exhibitions/1999/ |archivedate=2007-10-09 |df= }}</ref>
* [[documenta|documenta X]] Fringe, [[Kassel]], [[Germany]]
* [[documenta|documenta X]] Fringe, [[Kassel]], [[Germany]]
* Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon, Ireland<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.advertiser.ie/athlone/article/42375/new-works-by-anne-rigney-to-be-displayed-in-august |title=New works by Anne Rigney to be displayed in August |publisher=''Athlone Advertiser'' |accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>
* Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon, Ireland<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.advertiser.ie/athlone/article/42375/new-works-by-anne-rigney-to-be-displayed-in-august |title=New works by Anne Rigney to be displayed in August |publisher=''Athlone Advertiser'' |accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>
Line 54: Line 54:
* [[Jagiellonian University]], [[Kraków]], [[Poland]]
* [[Jagiellonian University]], [[Kraków]], [[Poland]]
* [[Embassy of the United States in Dublin|United States Embassy]], [[Dublin]], Ireland
* [[Embassy of the United States in Dublin|United States Embassy]], [[Dublin]], Ireland
* ICONS Festival, [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], [[United States|US]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roscommonpeople.ie/itemdetail.asp?itemID=5989 |title=Rigney showcases at Boston festival |publisher=''Roscommon People'' |accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>
* ICONS Festival, [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], [[United States|US]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roscommonpeople.ie/itemdetail.asp?itemID=5989 |title=Rigney showcases at Boston festival |publisher=''Roscommon People'' |accessdate=April 25, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427000314/http://www.roscommonpeople.ie/itemdetail.asp?itemID=5989 |archivedate=April 27, 2014 |df= }}</ref>
* Stay Gallery, [[Downey, California|Downey]], [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], US.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.presstelegram.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140423/downeys-stay-gallery-to-host-special-exhibit-by-irish-artist-anne-rigney |title=Stay Gallery to host special exhibit by Irish artist Anne Rigney |author=Greg Yee|publisher=[[Press-Telegram]] |date=23 April 2014 |accessdate=25 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thedowneypatriot.com/the-downey-patriot-7/irish-artist-plans-downey-exhibit |title=Irish artist plans Downey exhibit |publisher=''Downey Patriot'' |author=Jennifer DeKay|date=10 April 2014 |accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref>
* Stay Gallery, [[Downey, California|Downey]], [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], US.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.presstelegram.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140423/downeys-stay-gallery-to-host-special-exhibit-by-irish-artist-anne-rigney |title=Stay Gallery to host special exhibit by Irish artist Anne Rigney |author=Greg Yee|publisher=[[Press-Telegram]] |date=23 April 2014 |accessdate=25 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thedowneypatriot.com/the-downey-patriot-7/irish-artist-plans-downey-exhibit |title=Irish artist plans Downey exhibit |publisher=''Downey Patriot'' |author=Jennifer DeKay|date=10 April 2014 |accessdate=9 March 2016}}</ref>


Revision as of 23:29, 4 May 2017

Anne Rigney
NationalityIrish
StyleAbstract
Websiteannerigney.com

Anne Rigney is an Irish visual artist and sculptor.

Overview

Anne Rigney is originally from Mount Temple, County Westmeath, but has made Knockcroghery, County Roscommon her home. Her work is influenced heavily by the area in which she lives and the rural Irish countryside in general, as well as her personal life experiences.[1] The style of her work is mainly abstract, the media used includes oil paint, watercolour, acrylic paint and found objects.

Rigney studied at Athlone Institute of Technology, graduating in art and design. She's a founding member of the professional artists' group Working Artists Roscommon and a member of the Association of Artists in Ireland.

In 2015 Rigney campaigned publicly for same-sex marriage equality in the lead up to the referendum on the subject that year in Ireland, writing a poem and creating a video which was published on YouTube and the VoteWithUs.org website.[2][3] After the referendum she called for Australia to follow Ireland's lead and introduce equal marriage.[4][5]

Exhibitions & Events

Public Collections

Several of the artist's works have been acquired by public art collections including the Office of Public Works, Athlone Institute of Technology, Roscommon County Council, and Irish Distillers.

Awards, Residencies & Recognition

In the abstract Anne Rigney produces striking and provoking works

— Ian Wieczorek, Art critic, The Irish Times[citation needed]

Rigney has received several awards, including Arts Council Travel Award for cultural events in Krakow, Poland, a residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Monaghan, and Artist-in-Schools and Artist-in-the-Community residencies. She's taken part in cultural exchanges in Scotland, Germany and Poland.

References

  1. ^ "Roscommon Arts Centre Welcomes Anne Rigney's New Work". Broadway World. 25 July 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Fiach Kelly (10 April 2015). "Yes Equality group plans 40 events nationwide". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  3. ^ David Kearns (9 April 2015). "Charlie Bird backs 'I'm Voting Yes. Ask Me Why' campaign". Irish Independent. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  4. ^ Sally Sara (21 July 2015). "Irish mother calls on Australian families to campaign for same-sex marriage in wake of referendum win". ABC News. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Urging Aussie mums to support equal rights". The Irish Echo. 1 August 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Dyehouse previous exhibitors: September, 1999: Anne Rigney". Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "New works by Anne Rigney to be displayed in August". Athlone Advertiser. Retrieved April 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Rigney showcases at Boston festival". Roscommon People. Archived from the original on April 27, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Greg Yee (23 April 2014). "Stay Gallery to host special exhibit by Irish artist Anne Rigney". Press-Telegram. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  10. ^ Jennifer DeKay (10 April 2014). "Irish artist plans Downey exhibit". Downey Patriot. Retrieved 9 March 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)


This article about an Irish artist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anne_Rigney&oldid=778736388"