The life and work of Patrick Farrell (American, 1940–2016) reveal the astonishing breadth of a self-taught virtuoso whose devotion to craft shaped a lifetime of mastery. Tracing his evolution from early studies to intricate still lifes, cinematic tributes, and mythic portraits, the exhibition celebrates Farrell’s rise from regional prodigy to nationally recognized master. His paintings blend playful passion with painterly precision, inviting viewers into a world where imagination and revelation intertwine—and his luminous legacy endures, ever after.
The life and work of Patrick Farrell (American, 1940–2016) reveal the astonishing breadth of a self-taught virtuoso whose devotion to craft shaped a lifetime of mastery. Tracing his evolution from early studies to intricate still lifes, cinematic tributes, and mythic portraits, the exhibition celebrates Farrell’s rise from regional prodigy to nationally recognized master. His paintings blend playful passion with painterly precision, inviting viewers into a world where imagination and revelation intertwine—and his luminous legacy endures, ever after.
The life and work of Patrick Farrell (American, 1940–2016) reveal the astonishing breadth of a self-taught virtuoso whose devotion to craft shaped a lifetime of mastery. Tracing his evolution from early studies to intricate still lifes, cinematic tributes, and mythic portraits, the exhibition celebrates Farrell’s rise from regional prodigy to nationally recognized master. His paintings blend playful passion with painterly precision, inviting viewers into a world where imagination and revelation intertwine—and his luminous legacy endures, ever after.


