Vision of Colour: An Exhibition by Harriet Leander at Daróg Wine Bar

Painter and photographer Harriet Leander brings her latest body of work to Daróg Wine Bar this autumn. Harriet whose work draws on a deep sensitivity to her surroundings is on display from Monday 1st September to Saturday 25th October 2025. Discover more here...

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Born in Helsinki, Finland, Harriet studied at the Art College “Konstfach” in Stockholm, Sweden, before living and working in Basel, Switzerland. She has been based in Galway since 1991, working across oil painting, photography, mixed media, and print.

Her work is deeply rooted in her surroundings, shaped by the shifting light on the Galway landscape and the rhythms of life and nature. Her most recent series, Visions of Colour, explores form and atmosphere through vibrant expressions of colour and texture.

Harriet has exhibited widely in Scandinavia, Switzerland, and Ireland, with notable shows at Rory Mitchell Gallery (Oslo), Town Hall Theatre (Galway), Galleria Dix (Helsinki) and Galway City Museum. Her works are held in public and private collections worldwide, including the First Typhoon Gallery in Xiamen, China, and in collections in Paris, Basel, Oslo, Helsinki, and across Ireland, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Scandinavia.

As part of the exhibition Vision of Colour, Harriet will host Le Chéile: An Evening of Creative Conversation on Monday 22nd September, 7-9pm at Daróg Wine Bar. In conversation with Daróg’s owner Edel Lukács, she will share insights into her creative process and the ideas behind her work.

The evening includes a tasting of two wines selected to complement the conversation. Tickets are €20 per person and include the artist talk, two glasses of wine, a pop-up art shop, and 10% off artwork purchases made on the night. Booking is essential. Tickets are available here.

All photos courtesy of Daróg Wine Bar.