John Davies is familiar to many in the catchment area of South Tipperary Arts Centre, having moved to the area in the '90s and since becoming as much a part of the local landscape as his beautiful watercolours, for which he is best known. What many may not be so aware of is John's work at the Aislinn Centre in Ballyraggett, Co Kilkenny, where he spent 19 years working with young adults affected by addiction.

In this episode, I was delighted to talk to John about his Exhibition "2 Faces of the Same Coin", which brings together some of the student work from his time in the Aislinn centre, as well as some new work of his own. The exhibition gives an insight into the world of art as a tool for recovery, and displays John's dedication and emotional investment in the young people he taught. It runs until mid-December.

This Saturday, 23rd November will see the official launch of '2 Sides of the Same Coin' at South Tipperary Arts Centre and John will be on the premises all day to meet and greet visitors, and would love to invite everyone, especially anyone connected to Aislinn to attend.

You can contact John at jeldavies@gmail.com
or view his Instagram at instagram.com/john_lauder_davies


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