The Armagh Rhymers
Candle of Vision: A Celebration of A.E Russell
Step into the visionary world of A.E Russell; poet, painter and mystic.
Through an evocative exploration of world’s unseen, this unique exhibition brings The
Candle of Vision to life, marking the enduring legacy of one of Ireland’s most profound spiritual thinkers.
George ‘AE’ Russell was born in Lurgan, County Armagh, a man of many talents he is best remembered
as a politician, artist, poet, writer and mystic.
A contemporary of Joyce and Yeats he is one of the most influential figures of the era and has been
referred to as ‘Ireland’s forgotten genius’
This collection of 24 artworks are also the illustration for an inspiring translation of Russell’s spiritual
masterpiece ‘The Candle of Vision’, translated into Irish by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
Réamonn Ó Ciaráin will be at the exhibition launch event on Saturday 7th November at 2pm. Réamonn will be talking about AE Russell, the inspiration about the Candle of Vision and his translation of the work into Irish.
Join us for this exhibition opening event on: Saturday 7th November at 2pm
CREDIT: LiamMcArdle.com
