Leaving the crazy house, Killarney.

by Frank Maguire

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Leaving the crazy house, Killarney.

When I lived in Dingle I used to see this character wandering the streets and then he would vanish for a while. I found out that his vanishing act occurred when he had to be incarcerated in the Killarney Hospital for those of unsound mind. I always had great pity for him when I would see him again wandering the streets with no place to go but the hostel. All of his family except one were crazy in some way and I did this painting and a painter friend of mine bought it. It is not one of my best but it does explore his state of mind to a certain degree. I would like to know what you all think of this and dont spare my feelings. I can take criticism and this was done some while ago.

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ruth sears

ruth sears 23 Jun 2011

very interesting work Frank,I have never dealt personally with mental illness but can imagine it is very hard for the person going through it and their family,really feel for the poor man depicted in this work and think it is wonderful he had such an effect on you and you cared enough to want to do a piece on his plight

Olga van Dijk

Olga van Dijk 06 Jun 2008

I totally agree with Enright.

Frank Maguire
Artist Reply: I wonder, Olga, what brought all this on ? That picture has been out for a good while and is one of my personal favorites amongst my own. But Thank you For the pleasant comment.
John Enright

John Enright 06 Jun 2008

museum worthy. gut level power and wrenching to the soul. you have balls...so few artists do these days. we sit back and watch the news without so much as a cough...let alone using our art to make a statement to stop the killing fields.

Frank Maguire
Artist Reply: This picture is all about my love of Dingle town, which is small enough for personalities and oddballs to stand out. It's a place where dogs walk free and sometimes you get shit on your shoe and that is what makes the town civilized.In America,England and the continent dogs are contained and this condition spreads to people and before you know it you are living in a prison without walls. Thanks for your kind comment John.
Jean M. Laffitau

Jean M. Laffitau 07 Jun 2007

Very touching and full of sadness!! I like it very much!!

Frank Maguire
Artist Reply: Thanks Jean, I always felt sad for this guy because he was shut out from human society, he lived in town but was shunned by the inhabitants.
Andrew Marx

Andrew Marx 13 Mar 2007

nice expression

Frank Maguire
Artist Reply: I always felt for this guy as he spent his day wandering around town. Thaks for looking Andrew.