Waterford Gallery of Art exhibits "Muscles & Mind: Irish Art Olympians" (July 26th - November 26th 2024) featuring Ina Boyle's chamber work, ‘Lament for Bion’ (1944-45). In the 20th century, Pierre De Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics, championed the link between sport and arts. Medals were awarded in architecture, music and literature and in 1948, Boyle's Greek-themed chamber work, ‘Lament for Bion’ was awarded a commemoration medal and Diplome d’Honneur in the music category of the Olympic Art Competition.
"Muscles & Mind: Irish Art Olympians" (July 26th - November 26th 2024)
“…gentle Miss Ina Boyle from Enniskerry obtained a diploma in the music section for her ‘Lament for Bion’.”
Waterford Gallery of Art writes, “The revival of the modern Olympic Games by Pierre De Coubertin embodied the ideal of a marriage between ‘Art and Sport, Muscles and Mind’. This exhibition features artists from the Waterford Art Collection who competed for Ireland in the Olympic Games from 1924-48 including: Jack B. Yeats, Letitia Hamilton, Séan Keating, Mainie Jellett, Fr. Jack P. Hanlon, Desmond Broe, Flora Vere O’Brien, Sir John Lavery, Sir William Orpen and more. Also featuring is the newly commissioned portrait of Olympic silver medal winner John Treacy by Sammy Kane, and ten open-call selected contemporary works on the theme of competition, representation and nationhood.” – Waterford Gallery of Art. Read more on the "Muscles & Mind" exhibition, here.
"Muscles & Mind: Irish Art Olympians" (July 26th - November 26th 2024) Waterford Gallery of Art.
Dr. Ita Beausang explores the background to Ina Boyle's commemoration medal and Diplome d’Honneur awarded in 1948. Click here to read more on our website.