"Love is a kaleidoscope of seasons, shaping us through every shift. What season are you in?"

Ivy Barreto(Ivy .i)

Evolving Narratives: A Journey Through Art & Identity

Exhibition Overview

A collective exhibition featuring four diverse artists, each exploring themes of personal and cultural transformation. Through distinct artistic lenses—African landscapes, feminine identity, nature, and the evolving seasons of love—this exhibition captures the emotional, natural, and neuro-artistic transitions that shape our identities.

Ivy Barreto (Ivy.i), presents her mixed-media series:

Seasons of Love – A Visual Exploration of Love’s Journey

“Love is a kaleidoscope of seasons, shaping us through every shift. What season are you in?”

Ivy Barreto’s “Seasons of Love” reflects the universal yet deeply personal transitions of love, using the metaphor of the four seasons. Her work incorporates neuro lines, textures, and vibrant colors, symbolizing the nonlinear, interconnected paths of love and life. The series invites viewers to engage with love’s evolving nature through reflection, passion, solitude, and renewal.

Featured Artworks

A visually engaging grid or carousel showcasing the four paintings, each paired with a reflection question:

Spring of Hope: Heart in Bloom (60cm x 60cm, Acrylic on Canvas)

Love’s awakening and hope.

What cracks in your heart allow love to bloom?

Summer of Passion: Fire in the Lung (90cm x 60cm, Acrylic on Canvas)

Passion and intensity.

How do you breathe life into your relationships?

Autumn of Reflection: Mind in Decay (60cm x 60cm, Acrylic on Canvas)

Reflection and release.

What do you need to let go of to grow?

Winter of Solitude: Eyes of Distance (90cm x 60cm, Acrylic on Canvas)

Solitude and renewal.

What wisdom do you gain through love’s challenges?

About the Artist – Ivy Barreto (Ivy.i)

As an Architect, Designer, NLP Coach, and Neuro-Artist, Ivy Barreto merges creative expression with self-reflection, transforming emotional experiences into textured, layered artworks. Her process, influenced by HUGS Coaching, mirrors the unpredictability of love, using neuro-artistic elements to capture the depth of human connection.

Exhibition Details

📍 Location: The Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin

🎨 Exhibition: Evolving Narratives: A Journey Through Art & Identity

Contact & More Info

🌍 Website: www.hugscoaching.com

📧 Email: hello@hugscoaching.com

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"In every golden reflection, I see strength, beauty, and endless potential."

Candy Inoma

Candy Inoma, presents her mixed-media series:

Illuminations of the Soul – Reflections in Gold

“In every golden reflection, I see strength, beauty, and endless potential.”

Candy Inoma’s “Illuminations of the Soul” blends bass relief sculpture, calligraphy, and painting to create visual affirmations of resilience, enlightenment, and self-discovery. Using gold as a central motif, her work symbolizes the light within us, guiding us through life’s challenges and triumphs. Each piece is a reminder of inner strength, beauty, and the power of transformation.

Featured Artworks

Whispers of Light (60cm x 75cm, Mixed Media on Canvas)

Soft tones and textures reflect the quiet revelations that guide the soul.

Affirmation: "I am guided by light, even in my quietest moments."

Radiance of the Heart (60cm x 75cm, Mixed Media on Canvas)

A vibrant celebration of love, connection, and empathy.

Affirmation: "My heart radiates love and inspires those around me."

Eternal Flow (60cm x 75cm, Mixed Media on Canvas)

Fluid lines and golden accents embody life’s resilience and continuity.

Affirmation: "I am in harmony with the flow of life, strong and adaptable."

Golden Horizons (60cm x 75cm, Mixed Media on Canvas)

A shimmering landscape of possibilities, representing renewal and hope.

Affirmation: "I embrace the endless horizons of hope and growth ahead."

About the Artist – Candy Inoma

As a Bass Relief Sculptor, Calligrapher, Artist, and Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, Candy Inoma’s work is inspired by the strength and beauty of the human spirit. Through acrylics, plaster, and gold leaf, she merges abstraction with intimacy, inviting viewers to embrace compassion, renewal, and self-reflection. Her art transforms words into visual affirmations, encouraging resilience and inner peace.

Exhibition Details

📍 Location: The Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin

🎨 Exhibition: Evolving Narratives: A Journey Through Art & Identity

Contact & More Info

📧 Email: candinoma@gmail.com

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"We are at one with nature. Embracing it is not a choice."

Catherine Mahoro Coughlan

Catherine Mahoro Coughlan, presents her oil painting series:

Roots: Art from the Origin of Mankind

“We are at one with nature. Embracing it is not a choice.”

Catherine Mahoro Coughlan’s “Roots: Art from the Origin of Mankind” is a celebration of African culture, heritage, and natural beauty. Inspired by the skies—sunrise, sunset, moonlight, and blue horizons—her work captures the warmth, resilience, and vibrancy of African life. Through bold colors and evocative imagery, she invites viewers to reconnect with the essence of nature and community.

Featured Artworks

Giraffe (95cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas)

A majestic depiction of one of Africa’s most iconic animals, painted against a backdrop of golden skies.

Fisherman in Open Skies (95cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas)

An homage to the harmony between man and nature, set against expansive, peaceful skies.

Women Gossip (70cm x 70cm, Oil on Canvas)

A celebration of community, connection, and shared stories among African women.

African Sunset (70cm x 50cm, Oil on Canvas)

A vivid portrayal of the rich, fiery hues of an African sunset, symbolizing reflection and renewal.

About the Artist – Catherine Mahoro Coughlan

As an Artist, Accountant, and Entrepreneur, Catherine Mahoro Coughlan draws deep inspiration from her Kenyan roots and the breathtaking landscapes of Africa. Her oil paintings blend nostalgia, identity, and nature, paying homage to the land and culture that shaped her. Through rich textures and vibrant colors, her work reflects a deep connection to heritage, storytelling, and the natural world.

Exhibition Details

📍 Location: The Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin

🎨 Exhibition: Evolving Narratives: A Journey Through Art & Identity

Contact & More Info

📧 Email: cmahoro234@gmail.com

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"Language is a bridge, and storytelling is the journey—one that connects us across cultures, seasons, and emotions."

Ana Kenia Rivas

Ana Kenia Rivas, presents her interactive series:

The World of Emotions – A Journey Through Storytelling & Connection

“Language is a bridge, and storytelling is the journey—one that connects us across cultures, seasons, and emotions.”

Ana Kenia Rivas’s “The World of Emotions” is an interactive experience that invites participants to explore the depth and diversity of human emotions through storytelling, language, movement, and shared experiences. Inspired by the natural shifts of the seasons, this series reflects how emotions evolve and transform, just as nature does.

At the heart of the experience is The Wall of Emotion, a living, interactive installation where audiences contribute their thoughts, stories, and expressions, creating a collective emotional landscape.

Interactive Experience Highlights

A visually engaging space where participants can:

Engage with "The Wall of Emotion" – Contribute words, drawings, or gestures that represent personal emotions.

Experience Language & Movement – Through storytelling, play, and guided activities, audiences explore emotions in Spanish and English.

Participate in Storytelling Circles – Interactive narratives that evolve with audience contributions, making each session unique.

About the Storyteller – Ana Kenia Rivas

As an Educator & Storyteller, Ana Kenia Rivas believes in the power of language, play, and cultural connection. With a background in early childhood education, she creates interactive environments that make learning a sensory-rich adventure. Her work centers on language, culture, and play, offering children and audiences a space to explore Spanish in a way that feels natural, joyful, and deeply connected to emotions.

Through storytelling, games, and immersive installations, she fosters curiosity, understanding, and a return to our emotional roots. Her work embraces the different seasons of life, each carrying its own rhythm, emotions, and lessons.

Exhibition Details

📍 Location: The Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin

🎨 Exhibition: Evolving Narratives: A Journey Through Art & Identity

Contact & More Info

📧 Email: anakeniag@gmail.com

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