Geraldine O'Reilly (born 1956) is an Irish painter, drawer and printmaker.[1][2] She is a member of Aosdána, an elite Irish association of artists.[3]
Geraldine O'Reilly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | National College of Art and Design |
| Known for | printmaking, drawing, painting |
| Elected | Aosdána (2004) |
Early life edit
O'Reilly was born in Rathwire, Killucan, Co Westmeath in 1956 and grew up in Killucan, County Westmeath.[4][5]
Career edit
O'Reilly studied at National College of Art and Design (NCAD, Dublin), graduating in 1982. She received a Fulbright Scholarship in 1989 and was a member of the Women Artists Action Group. She is a member of Graphic Studio Dublin and chaired it in 2008.[6] She was elected to Aosdána in 2004.[7]
Her work is held at the National Gallery of Ireland, Irish Museum of Modern Art and Chester Beatty Library.[6]
O'Reilly's work covers topics such as women's history, emigration and "landscapes that reveal something of the history of human interaction."[8][9] She works in etching and lithography.[10]
She has also taught at Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Arbour Hill Prison, NCAD, the Royal Hibernian Academy, and National Gallery of Ireland.[11]
Personal life edit
O'Reilly is based in Rathwire Lower,Killucan, Killucan, County Westmeath.[12][10][13]
References edit
- ^ "Circa". Artists Collective of N. Ireland. 24 December 1998 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Kathleen Lynn: Mayo 1916 hero celebrated in county-wide exhibition". Mayo Advertiser.
- ^ Keena, Colm. "Composer Roger Doyle elevated to Saoi by Aosdána". The Irish Times.
- ^ Dunne, Aidan. "The path back to the Midlands". The Irish Times.
- ^ Ireland, National Gallery of (24 December 1998). Art Into Art: A Living Response to Past Masters. National Gallery of Ireland. ISBN 9780903162791 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Geraldine O'Reilly". IMMA.
- ^ "O'Reilly, Geraldine – Graphic Studio Gallery".
- ^ "Artist Member Profiles (ROI) | Visual Artists Ireland". 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Geraldine O'Reilly - , Irish Artist". adams.ie.
- ^ a b "Of Space and Place - Margo McNulty and Geraldine O'Reilly | Dublin City Arts Office". www.dublincityartsoffice.ie.
- ^ "Aosdána". aosdana.artscouncil.ie.
- ^ "Killucan artist working on art project for Fleadh". Westmeath Examiner. 9 September 2020.
- ^ "The Kenny Gallery - Graphic Studio Dublin Irish Print Etching Screenprint Engraving Woodcut Lithography". www.thekennygallery.ie.