Five Irish artists making their mark at home and abroad
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- 17 Oct 2022
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From Francis Bacon to Jack Butler Yeats, the emerald isle has a long legacy of talented designers putting our small country firmly on the map when it comes to art. The future of that fame is in safe hands, as the standard of Irish art looks set to continue soaring. With an exciting crop of emerging artists standing proudly alongside some established favourites, a shortage of eye-catching creativity isn't something this country needs to worry about. Here are five Irish artists being rightfully celebrated at home and abroad today.
Amanda Doran
The Dublin-based artist grew up around art, receiving strong encouragement from her uncle from a very young age. She cites Matisse, Picasso, Dana Schutz and Chantal Joffe as key influences for her appetite for figurative painting. Amanda’s work is based around the understanding of particular subcultures, and how people choose to identify and portray themselves as individuals. She finds inspiration in the idea of making the underdog or misfit of society an icon, which is subtly reflected in her striking artwork. First drawing attention as a result of her impressive NCAD Graduate Degree Show in 2012, Amanda was included in the Saatchi New Order: British Art Today exhibition in 2013 and Channel 4’s New Sensations Award in 2012. Her distinct style incorporates bold colour choices and pairs them with eye-catchingly grotesque figures in a truly unique way. Read More...
