Statement
Capturing the atmosphere of a place, at a given time, is fundamental to my approach to landscape painting. The subtle hues of early morning and the weight of warm evening light, both form the basis of much of my work, as does the change of mood brought about by varying weather.Since spending time in Australia, my focus has been drawn to open landscape. This continues to be important in my work, along with the remembered sense of journeying through and becoming familiar with, a particular place.The emotive power of light and the intensity of colour are integral to the way my paintings evolve, portraying a subjective response to the landscape.


Biographic Note:

Born in England in 1972.
Graduated in 1994 from The Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork.
Recent Solo Exhibition ‘Moving Trough’ at the Paul Kane Gallery, Dublin.
Two person exhibitions Fenton Gallery, Cork (2002);
Paul Kane Gallery, Dublin (1999);
Lavitt Galley, Cork (1996).

She has participated in group exhibitions in Ireland, Italy and Germany and her work is held in both public and private collections including AIB Bank; Institute of Technology, Tralee; Microsoft; University College Cork & The Office of Public Works.

 

 

Deirdre O'Brien

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