Paintings of hope at centre of art exhibition at dlr LexIcon

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to present An Outer Reflection of an Inner Reality, an exhibition of new artworks by Karen Ebbs. The exhibition opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on Friday 12 September and runs until Sunday 9 November 2025. Admission is free.

This is a striking exhibition featuring large, colourful oil paintings, mirrored plexiglass, and sculptures. Karen’s work invites viewers to explore themes of reflection, perception, and the nature of reality. At the heart of the work is colour - life-affirming and transformative. She uses colour as a quiet rebellion against grey apathy, to offer hope.

Visitors become part of the experience as their reflections blend with the artwork. The installation changes with each person who enters, making them both an observer and a participant. Viewers will be drawn in, and their own reflections will become interwoven with the painting installation as they interact and react to the exuberant colours and forms.

Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Jim Gildea said:

"Karen uses colour in highly appealing welcoming way to invite visitors to interact with her work."

Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran added:

"This exhibition is a great example of the Council’s support for emerging artists."

Alongside the exhibition, dlr Arts Office will run a programme of accompanying talks, workshops and events. This offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques. 

For further details, please visit the Arts Office website