Auction - Patrick Swift
ORIEL Q GALLERY
2024 ARTISTS' AND COLLECTORS' FUNDRAISING AUCTION AND EXHIBITION
14th September to 12th October
The Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm for viewing.
In the auction we have five very collectable original gouache paintings by Patrick Swift.
They are professionally framed and would look stunning on any wall.
The level of detail is fantastic and displays the artist's amazing skill and technique.
The bidding for each is starting at only £200.
PATRICK SWIFT
A figurative painter, he also painted portraits, rural and urban landscapes, and trees, which held a special fascination for him.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, he was a painter in Dublin and London before moving to the Algarve in Southern Portugal.
Patrick Swift (1927–1983) was an Irish painter known for his unique approach to painting, which combined a deep connection to traditional techniques with a modern sensibility. His technique is marked by a careful observation of nature and an emphasis on capturing the essence of his subjects rather than their mere appearances. Swift’s work, often characterized by its moody atmospheres and rich textures, draws from both realism and abstraction.
He integrated modernist ideas into his work, particularly in the way he handled form. His figures and landscapes are not rigidly realistic; instead, they suggest a more fluid relationship between the viewer and the subject. This combination of traditional craftsmanship with modernist abstraction set him apart from many of his contemporaries.