It was once natural to assume that even , and young, relatively unknown artists are selling out shows across the Republic. As a theme for an exhibition, the Celtic Tiger and its place in Irish society seems somewhat facile. That the Fenton Gallery has made a selection that is intelligent and contextually sound means any prior misgivings were misplaced.
Like all symbols of a rich society, the biggest, best and most expensive attract the attention. Francis Corry shows a BMW with yuppie grey pinstripe material grafted flawlessly onto the bodywork. In keeping with this potent, unequivocal image is John Kindness's Mona Lisa Fiver, a reproduction of the banknote, but with the face of Catherine McAuley replaced by the Renaissance icon: money and art indistinguishable from each other.
Less obvious contributions from Dorothy Cross, Tony O'Malley, Basil Blackshaw and Dermot Seymour explore in different ways the history and origins of Irish identity, looking variously at our agricultural heritage and the religious upbringing that has shaped so many.
But perhaps most poignant of all is Liam O'Callaghan's photographic book project, where 100 people were asked to take three photographs illustrating their personal success stories. There is a simplicity and honesty to the responses, ranging from a mother's pride in her sons' academic achievement to a teenager's attachment to her best friend. A reminder that our wealth lies in people, not just in wallets.
Runs until June 25th
