SPACS ART Group Exhibition + Grand Opening: New York
“Light moves across every surface before it moves through us.” — Gerard Byrne
Painting the Moment: Gerard Byrne’s World of Light and Feeling

SPACS welcomes Gerard Byrne as a featured artist in their inaugural group exhibition, marking both the gallery's grand opening and a significant cultural moment. Three special works by Byrne—'New York Sour,' 'The Fall,' and 'Winter Cherry Blossom II'—will anchor the opening presentation and remain as part of SPACS' permanent collection.
Gerard Byrne's inclusion in SPACS' launch represents more than an exhibition debut—it embodies the gallery's founding mission to create spaces where truth, beauty, and presence converge. Known internationally as Ireland's foremost Modern Impressionist, Byrne brings a unique perspective shaped by 35 years of artistic evolution and a deeply personal approach to painting.
'New York Sour' captures the complex emotional landscape of urban experience, while 'The Fall' demonstrates Byrne's masterful ability to find profound narrative in fleeting moments. 'Winter Cherry Blossom II' showcases his renowned skill with natural subjects, transforming seasonal beauty into lasting visual poetry.
Byrne's unconventional path to artistry—from electrician to lighthouse keeper to internationally collected painter—informs his distinctive approach to seeing and feeling the world. His work spans multiple genres not by design but by intuition, each painting emerging from what he describes as "chasing what it feels like to be there."
Having exhibited across Europe and beyond, with works held by the Irish Government and international institutions, Byrne's presence at SPACS marks his growing engagement with the American art scene. His paintings invite viewers into moments of recognition—the way light shifts across a surface, the weight of a figure lost in thought, the emotional truth that exists between observation and memory.
As featured in his recent SPACS interview, Byrne reflects: "I don't paint what I see, necessarily. I paint what stayed with me afterward." This philosophy aligns perfectly with SPACS' commitment to art that resonates beyond the immediate visual experience.
The artist's work will be contextualized within SPACS' broader opening exhibition, creating dialogue between international perspectives while establishing the gallery's dedication to artists who prioritize emotional authenticity over artistic convention.
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