ProjectArt @ Chapter One
In October 2011 Chapter One, launched a new initiative to promote the work of young and emerging artists in Ireland and over the next ten years, build a collection for display in the restaurant.
Inspired by a love of art and a passion for food, Ross Lewis, created ProjectArt @ Chapter One as a collaborative expression of the creative connectivity between art, food and the restaurant's customers. Each commission, launched biannually, will coincide with the Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer seasons and the recurring theme will be the interpretation of the connection between food and art.
Every six months the nominated artist's brief will be to create a piece, using any media which can be expressed as abstract or realism, to grace the cover of the restaurant's menu, while the original work will be displayed in the restaurant. There will also be a number of limited edition prints available to patrons.
The first commissioned piece, created by Irish based Norwegian artist Magnhild Opdol and entitled Running in Pairs, is a pencil drawing of two hares. In creating this piece, Magnhild Opdol was inspired by the autumn and the hunting season. Magnhild said she wanted to leave it quite simple and still, like an old Dutch painting of a food still life where they used game and vegetables and other raw food objects.
There are a lot of parallels between food and art; both require a flair and passion for creative thinking and delivery of something that is visually appealing and engaging.
Chapter One is very fortunate to be surrounded by artistic talent in Ireland and to have the input of Barbara Dawson, Director Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Michael Dempsey, Head of Exhibitions Hugh Lane Gallery and artists Fergus Martin (Aosdana) and Patrick T. Murphy (RHA). Ross and Martin are appreciative of their guidance, expertise and help when selecting artists.
Autumn/Winter 2011 - Magnhild Opdol
