In this artwork the intense energy and joy of music explode from the canvas, centring on a female button accordion player immersed in her craft. This arresting piece not only captures a moment of musical rapture, but also embodies the very spirit of what Nietzsche once said: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Vallely’s work transcends a simple portrait; it becomes an embodiment of the power of sound, movement, and the raw emotion music can evoke.
“At the core of this painting is the button accordion, an instrument so closely tied to the sound of Ireland. Its distinctive voice can be heard in countless Irish folk tunes, whether in the lively reels of a pub session or the more reflective airs sung across the hillsides.” Dara Vallely
Numbered & signed
Certificate of authenticity and Artist’s statement.
Limited Edition of 200
Print Size: A3
Paper Type & Weight: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 380gsm
Print Method: Giclée
Printed by: Rush Digital Printing, Belfast
In this artwork the intense energy and joy of music explode from the canvas, centring on a female button accordion player immersed in her craft. This arresting piece not only captures a moment of musical rapture, but also embodies the very spirit of what Nietzsche once said: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Vallely’s work transcends a simple portrait; it becomes an embodiment of the power of sound, movement, and the raw emotion music can evoke.
“At the core of this painting is the button accordion, an instrument so closely tied to the sound of Ireland. Its distinctive voice can be heard in countless Irish folk tunes, whether in the lively reels of a pub session or the more reflective airs sung across the hillsides.” Dara Vallely
Numbered & signed
Certificate of authenticity and Artist’s statement.
Limited Edition of 200
Print Size: A3
Paper Type & Weight: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 380gsm
Print Method: Giclée
Printed by: Rush Digital Printing, Belfast
