‘After Paul Henry’ is a collaborative project by archaeologist and photographer Brian Mac Domhnaill and painters Gentian Lulanaj and Paul Mc Kenna.
Paul Henry (1876-1958) is Ireland’s most celebrated landscape painter. His depictions of the west of the country in particular have become synonymous with a romantic view of Ireland: unspoiled and traditional. Apart from the universal appeal of the images there is also a real sense of an artist engaging with a landscape and delighting in its drama, textures and hues.
The project was conceived out of a shared admiration for the work of the artist and a desire to seek inspiration within the spectacular landscapes of Achill Island and Connemara. The aim of the project is to follow in the footsteps of the artist and his wife and to engage with the people and the landscapes they encountered, taking stock of what has changed and what has remained the same. The resulting body of work (paintings, drawings and photographs) will feature a diverse series of interactions with both the work of Paul Henry and his subject matter. The project will span three years (2013-2015) and will include numerous field trips and exhibitions.
After Paul Henry 
Great project! Have any proposals been made to link this with re a possible restoration of th amythest hotel?
Thank you Aislinn. We did put out the word that we would like to meet the owner, but it never happened. Our visits were short and busy. As far as we know the Amythest is due to be demolished so any opinion to the contrary is unlikely to go down well. It is not really our place to get involved in local matters. All we can do is highlight that the building is still there and it is significant in relation to the life and work of Paul and Grace Henry. There is great potential for the building and others on the island that have a connection to the Henrys and other artists.