Acclaimed island-based artist steers clear of choppy waters with major exhibitions

An acclaimed island-based artist who sold most of his collection in a bid to beat the recession is set to stage major exhibitions of new work.

Ian Humphreys, who auctioned his work in 2011 without reserve so he could continue to live and work on Heir Island off Cork, has begun shipping paintings to the mainland ahead of two special exhibitions at the Doswell Gallery in Rosscarbery and at Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen, West Cork.

The auction attracted interest from art buyers all over the world, and similar interest is expected for his new exhibitions.