Learning that artist Sean Lynch has developed a calibre of work worthy of representing Ireland at the 2015 Venice Biennale is interesting in itself for an art lover, but to discover that his childhood discovery of a 19th century Kerry builder has been instrumental in informing the work, suggests an intriguing back story worthy of investigation.

Sean Lynch is from Moyvane in Co Kerry, but lives in Askeaton, Co Limerick and in London. Adventure Capital, his piece for the Venice Bienalle, is currently on at Limerick City Gallery of Art. He will also have a solo exhibition at the Rose Art Museum in Boston in September. For more information, see adventure-capital.ie

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