Government Art Collection

Works of art by contemporary artists from Northern Ireland and across the North West of England are to be displayed in embassies and government buildings worldwide as part of the Art X-UK project.

Nine new pieces have been acquired by the Government Art Collection (GAC) this year as the third instalment of a five-year drive to ensure the Collection reflects creative talent from across the entirety of the UK. From the north of Ireland the artists included are Locky Morris, Jennifer Trouton and Louise Wallace.

CCA's Director Catherine Hemelryk was involved in the selection process and said,

"It is fantastic to see works selected to join the Government Art Collection from Northern Ireland. It has been great to join colleagues to discuss and recommend artists, particularly from a part of the world that can often be overlooked, despite the incredible talent here. I have been particularly heartened by the ambitions of the Government Art Collection to truly consider the complexities of these islands and to select challenging and brilliant work that reflects a variety of attitudes and lived experiences. Art tells our stories: there is no singular, neat history, but a multitude of experiences. I am glad to see the collection expand to include many of these."

Read the full press release at www.gov.uk