Exhibition Launch 'Myth and Reality' by Bernd Rosenheim

Sculpture, Poetry & Prints

 Dance of the Bacchante by Bernd Rosenheim

Born in Germany in 1931, Bernd Rosenheim, sculptor, painter, poet, film maker and writer now divides his time between Germany and the Beara peninsula. He has exhibited widely to date and has had numerous solo exhibitions in in Germany, USA, Switerland, England, Italy, Austria, India and Ireland.

His group exhibitions have included all of the aforementioned countries in addition to Yugoslavia, Israel, Holland and China. A selection of his public art works include Stained Glass Windows, Wallpaintings and Monumental Sculptures and are displayed throughout Germany and Switzerland. His books include 'The Arts of Ancient Indian Cave-Sanctuaries', Epocs of Ancient Chinese Art ' and ' Far Eastern Dialogue'. 

His many documentary films for television include ' The World of the Buddha' , Palaces of Eternity-Ancestor-Cult and Gravemonuments in Ancient China' and 'Cult Image and Pagoda in the Middle Empire'.

Artist Statement
'During the years a number of sketches arose – some hundreds of them – which I never would be able to transform into large works of painting or sculpture. To develop them into prints, that is to say into art works in their own right was the way out. Many of them became the starting point for more monumental images, partly as public artworks.
In recent years the motives of these images are concerned with the human figure, mainly the head as the most telling part of it, the most distinct expression of the human being. They describe and interpret characters taken from mythology, literature, history, religion, people I met and last not least personal experiences.'

Bernd works from his studio just outside Kenmare County Kerry.

Admission free. All are welcome. This Exhibition will run until February 23rd.