Jonathan Brennan Art

Not if I see you first! (I never really understood what that means… )

I’ll be there - I’m in it!

A poster in bright red and bright yellow giving information about an art studio jumble sale in Vault Gallery Marlborough house on the 1st of February from 12 pm to 4 pm. The sale is called everyone must go and the last piece of text says the word bargains three times.

The time has come when Everyone Must Go (from our Marlborough House building). But before we do we're having a sale!
Come and grab some bargains and giveaways on Sunday 1 Feb from 12pm — 4pm.
Free city centre parking. Open to all. Good dogs are always welcome.
28-32 Victoria Street!

Looks good!

This is an image that contains text in black all caps on a white background. The text says: “IT'S IMPORTANT THAT WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WHILE MEANTIME USE OF BUILDINGS HAS ALLOWED VAULT T GROW INTO THE FORCE THAT IT IS TODAY, THAT THIS MODEL IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. LIKE MANY OTHER SIMILAR ORGANISATIONS, WE ARE EXHAUSTED BY THE PRECARIOUS NATURE OF THE MEANTIME MODEL AND THE CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT FINDING NEW BUILDINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS. REST ASSURED, WE WILL MAKE THE VERY MOST OF OUR BUILDINGS IN THE TIME THAT WE HAVE THEM AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO USE OUR PLATFORM TO ADVOCATE FOR A CITY WHERE THE ARTS ARE PROPERLY VALUED AND SUSTAINABLE.”

A constant…

Comic book rendering of Marlborough house and the Albert clock

Vault Artist Studios presents...
A comic in 5 pages.
In little more than two weeks, Vault at Marlborough House will be no more as our tenancy in this home for the last 2 years and 8 months comes to an end.
Marlborough House was a temporary building for us as the site is due for redevelopment…

We are in the Big News!
Stand against AI everywhere! :)
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I'll be up at the Vault Xmas Market again today. Hoping for more conversations like:
'Can I pay you in Euro?'
'OK. How come you're paying in Euro?'
'I won in a casino in Dublin'
And:
'Do you know anyone who does mime in Belfast'
'Yeah, there's a guy called Grant doing mime behind you.'

Wide shot of Vault gallery show showing in the foreground a woven boat shape attached to the ceiling

Shot of a poem on the window of the Vault gallery - poem is by Ashley David John

Photograph of a painting on a green wall in the Vault gallery. The painting is by Clinton Kirkpatrick and shows a humanoid tank rolling towards what looks like the Sun and a small red form like an eyeball on the ground.

‘All Welcome’ is open until 6pm today and tomorrow 12 November — the final day (12–6pm).

Detail of artwork showing silver fabric and lots of sequins in gold and blue.

Detail of artwork showing gilded glass and a no entry sign in red over a striped blue background

Detail of artwork showing a man falling through a trap door in the style of an exit sign. The surface is highly polished and reflective.

Detail of artwork showing hand drawn letters in various shades of green, red and black

Some details from ‘All Welcome’ at Vault Marlborough House (28-32 Victoria St, Belfast). Show runs until the 12th of November — get down before 6 pm tomorrow.

An elderly man (Jorge Luis Borges) smiling warmly while looking upward, captured in black and white lighting.

In Borges' short story 'The Other', a 70+ Borges speaks to his younger self about the blindness that will later afflict him: 'You'll be able to see the colour yellow and light and shadow. But don't worry. Gradual blindness is not tragic. It's like the slowly growing darknesss of a summer evening.' 😭

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‘Ghost trees (black-and-white version)’. Experimental photographic print.

A photograph of the facade of Vault Shankill - formerly the Shankill Mission Building - over which colourful text has been overlayed: - Great fun for all ages! - A Community Big Day Out to Explore the Arts in the Shankill Mission Building. - Workshops in Gargoyles & Grotesques, Table-top mosaic, Family Crest Design, Modern Set-Dancing and Live Music. Shankill Mission Building, 1-4pm Sunday 31st August. Over the building is a colourful rainbow, reminiscent of the children's day time TV show 'Rainbow' and the words 'Swanky Shanky' written, following the curve of the rainbow graphic, in a Goudy Stout style typeface.

SWANKY SHANKY! Sunday 31 Aug 1—4pm!
A great, free, fun day for all ages - all invited.
Workshops in: Gargoyles & Grotesques sculpture; Table-top mosaic; Family Crest Design and Modern Set-Dancing; all with a backdrop of eclectic live music.
Just turn up!
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Happy St Swithin's Day!

Happy St Swithin's Day!

👁️ A few versions of the anonymous 9th century blackbird poem, including one of my own, for your reading pleasure. Free as usual.
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A high-angle shot depicts a dark, blurred, abstract digital yet painterly image with a prominent red foreground. The red is deep and rich, occupying the lower third of the frame. Above it, the middle ground and background are a hazy mixture of dark greens, browns, and reds, transitioning into a muted, almost white, light source at the top center. The brushstrokes are vertical and indistinct, giving the impression of a dense, shadowy forest or an atmospheric landscape viewed through a veil. The overall mood is mysterious and somewhat ominous due to the deep colors and lack of clear definition.

A blurred, high-angle shot depicts an abstract painting dominated by a dark, mysterious pathway receding into the distance. The pathway, occupying the lower center of the frame, is a light, muted grey, almost glowing as it narrows towards a bright, hazy light source at the top center. The sides of the painting are filled with indistinct, dark forms, resembling dense, shadowy trees or walls of foliage, rendered with vertical, streaky brushstrokes in dark blues, greys, and blacks. The overall impression is one of depth and solitude, evoking a sense of a journey into an unknown or dreamlike landscape.

A high-angle shot depicts a bright, blurred, and abstract digital yet painterly image with a prominent pathway receding into the distance. The pathway, occupying the lower center of the frame, is a muted grey, slightly lighter as it extends towards a distant, faint light source. The sides of the image are dominated by vibrant, abstract green foliage, resembling dense trees or bushes, rendered with vertical, streaky brushstrokes that create a sense of movement. The overall impression is one of a serene, almost dreamlike journey through a lush, green landscape.

A blurred, high-angle shot depicts an abstract digital yet painterly image of a pathway receding into a hazy distance, flanked by tall, ethereal trees. The pathway, a light, muted grey, occupies the lower center and narrows towards a subtle light source at the top center. On either side, dark, slender vertical forms, resembling bare tree trunks and branches, rise upwards, rendered with fine, streaky lines in shades of dark grey, brown, and hints of blue. The ground beside the path has touches of muted brown and green. The overall mood is quiet and atmospheric, suggesting a walk through a winter forest or a misty, dreamlike scene.

New work: experimental photographs comprising multiple shots taken at regular intervals on a walk. A journey condensed into a single image.
A3 Giclée print.

1: ‘Greenway Red Night’
2: ‘Greenway White Night’
3: ‘Cyprus Avenue in Green’
4: ‘Untitled (Wall of Trees)’

A digitally layered, semi-abstract image of an empty urban street flanked by buildings on both sides, fading into a softly glowing light at the horizon. The multiple exposures create a dreamlike, painterly effect with blurred architectural details and a warm, atmospheric sky above.

An abstract, blurred image of an urban alleyway at night, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective looking down a long, narrow path. The sides of the path are lined with dark, vertical forms that suggest buildings, with horizontal streaks of light and color that imply windows or signs. The path itself is lighter, with faint horizontal lines indicating paving. The overall effect is one of motion and speed, with colors muted but visible, creating a sense of a bustling city scene in motion.

An abstract, blurred image of a winding path alongside a body of water under a soft blue sky. The path, light gray with some darker streaks, curves gently from the lower center towards the upper right. To the left of the path, a calm body of water, depicted in muted blues and grays, reflects the sky. To the right, a line of trees or vegetation, blurred with horizontal streaks of light brown and green, forms a soft barrier. The sky above is a broad expanse of soft blue, with a hazy, textured appearance. The image conveys a sense of peaceful movement through a natural landscape.

An abstract, blurred image of a path leading through a dense, vertical forest or grove. The trees lining both sides of the path are tall and slender, rendered with a hazy, feathery texture due to motion blur, creating an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The path itself is a muted brown color, covered in what appears to be leaves or natural debris. Patches of lighter, brighter tones are visible through the trees, suggesting natural light filtering through the foliage or a clearing in the distance. The overall impression is one of gentle movement and soft natural light.

New work: experimental photographs comprising multiple shots taken at regular intervals on a walk. A journey condensed into a single image.
A3 Giclée print.

1: ‘Sunset off Boyd Street’
2: ‘Sugarhouse Entry (Night)
3: ‘Victoria Park’
4: ‘Ghost Trees’

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Yep…
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Thanks to everyone who visited our Art Car Boot Fair on Sunday! @vaultartiststudios.bsky.social

YouTube video by Good Morning America Celebrities sing beautiful 'Imagine' cover amid coronavirus crisis

Never forget.
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I'll be participating in this -- do drop by!

Photograph of some pictures on a wall in a gallery like setting. On the left a figure with long brown / red hair wearing headphones and holding up a phone is seen from behind. In the background are four framed images of leaves and plant material on a dark green wall. The right hand side of the wall is illuminated by a floor lamp. Photograph by Marta Dyczkowska. Framed nature scans by Jonathan Brennan.

The excellent 'RAW - Vault in Focus' continues today at Vault Artist Studios from 12-5pm. Part of Belfast Photo Festival, featuring work from Vault artists, and curated by Rob Hilken.
Find out more: www.vaultartiststudios.com/raw-vault-in...

This image is a promotional poster for a film titled “Amergin”, directed by Dylan Brennan and Jonathan Brennan. The design is monochromatic and features a minimalist, evocative layout. At the top, the title “Amergin” is displayed in a stylized, gothic typeface. Beneath the title, the text reads: a film by Dylan Brennan & Jonathan Brennan Central to the poster is an award emblem: a golden laurel wreath encircling the following text: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE INTERNATIONAL POETRY FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 2025 This indicates that the film received the Director’s Choice award at the 2025 International Poetry Film Festival in Los Angeles. The lower portion of the poster features a black-and-white photograph of a desolate, unpaved road stretching into the distance. A lone dark figure—possibly a dog or wolf—walks along the road, flanked by desert scrubland and distant mountains. The grainy texture and vignetting around the edges give the image a vintage or filmic quality, enhancing the poetic and mysterious atmosphere. Overall, the poster conveys a stark, lyrical mood that aligns with both the film’s title—evoking the mythic Irish bard Amergin—and its selection for a poetry film festival.

Delighted that ‘Amergin’ has been awarded the top ‘Director’s Choice’ award at the International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles 2025! See the film for yourself in Dublin as part of Bloomsday Film Festival - 13 June, 3pm: @bloomsdayfilmfest.bsky.social !
@dylanbrennan.bsky.social

A dog wanders down a lonely desert road. Above the horizon there are some power cables visible and above that the words ‘‘Amergin’ a film by Dylan Brennan and Jonathan Brennan’ are followed by some laurels announcing that the film has been officially selected for the Bloomsday film festival 2025.

Delighted that ‘Amergin’ has been selected for this year’s @bloomsdayfilmfest.bsky.social !
@dylanbrennan.bsky.social

Very Van Gogh

José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89 In a final interview, Mujica said: ‘We are too focused on wealth and not on happiness … Before you know it, life has passed you by’

Pepe Mujica, the anarchist guerilla who became president of Uruguay, has passed on. He leaves behind as good a legacy as it's possible to leave.

So it goes.

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Short video of my piece at DAS Belfast - thanks to everyone who came. Exhibition continues: 7th – 22nd May , Tues – Fri, 12 – 4pm.