Work, Practice and Training
My chief strength is my knowledge of colour coming from a long line of lithographers. My father was involved in the setting up of the Department of Lithography in Guinness’s in the fifties and, upon early retirement, became a lithographic technician at the National College of Art. I also studied there, but chose to travel, starting in Italy as an au pair at the age of 20. It was a long journey back to practicing my craft. Rearing my family and involvement in my husband’s clothing business became my life, until I shifted focus back to painting. I now work mainly in my studio in Rathfarnham.
My training at Dundrum College between 1994 and 1995 as a full-time art student was life changing. It was a wonderful insight into various media: print-making, textiles, life drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and graphic design. I was very lucky to have great tutors who were also established artists. Having obtained my qualifications, there was no turning back. I’m currently attending the National College of Art & Design furthering my studies into watercolours as a CEAD student.
Exhibitions and Collections
Solo exhibitions include: Airfield House, Dundrum (2002 & 2004) and Rathfarnham Castle (2006). I have also taken part in various group exhibitions.
My work has been purchased by the Department of Justice, Treoir, The HSE, UCD and The OPW. Many of my pieces are in private collections in Ireland and abroad.
As well as exhibiting my work on Merrion Sq. each Sunday, viewing is possible in my studio in Rathfarnham.
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