Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements
Affiliations
References
Website
Timeline
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Tina O' Connell

Tina O' Connell

Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare

Summary

Artist working in sculpture and mixed media, creating narrative-driven works that explore themes of motherhood, identity, and mental health. Experienced in developing large-scale carvings and incorporating kinetic elements, combining traditional craft with contemporary conceptual approaches.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sleeping Saint Joseph,

Life Size Chainsaw Carving, Private Commission
12.2025 - 01.2026

Group Exhibition

The Hunt Museum
Limerick
11.2025 - 01.2026

Group Exhibition

Rua Red
Dublin
09.2025 - 11.2025

'Summer Group Exhibition'

The Courthouse Gallery Ennistymon
07.2025 - 09.2025

7 creatures for 7 grandchildren

Wood Carving - 18ft Beech, Private Commission
07.2025 - 08.2025

Solo Exhibition

Limerick City Gallery
Limerick
09.2024 - 10.2024

Resident Artist at Inis Oirr

Aras Eanna & RHA
Inis Oirr, Co. Galway
07.2024 - 07.2024

Group Exhibition

TUS LSAD Degree Show
Limerick
05.2024 - 06.2024

Private Commission - Wood Carvings

Ballinalacken Castle Hotel
Doolin, Co. Clare
07.2023 - 08.2023

Private Commission - Wood Carving

Helen O' Donnell
Limerick
06.2023 - 07.2023

Education

Master of Arts -

MFA in Fine Arts
Limerick School of Art and Design
01-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree in Fine Art

Limerick School of Art and Design
Limerck
01-2024

Fetac Level 6 - Fine Arts

Ennistymon School of Art
Ennistymon, Co. Clare
01-2019

Fetac Level 5 - Fine Arts

Ennistymon School of Art
Ennistymon, Co. Clare
01-2018

Fetac 5 - Computerised Business Studies

FAS
Tralee, Co. Kerry
01-1998

Skills

  • Analogue and Digital Photography
  • Motion Video and Stop Motion
  • Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve
  • Sound Production using Audacity
  • Chainsaw Carving
  • Stone Carving
  • Welding (Mig)
  • Concrete sculpting
  • Ceramic Sculptures
  • Mould Making
  • Performance Art
  • Microsoft Office
  • Book-keeping

Achievements

  • Winner of the Global Travel Award 2024 at LSAD
  • Winner of the Limerick City Gallery Award 2024
  • Ambassador for LSAD 2024 Degree Show Flux
  • Recipient of the Summer Residency 2024 with Áras Éanna & RHA
  • Profile Interview with Visual Arts Ireland - MiniVan August 2024
  • Profiled in Irish Arts Review Graduate 2024
  • Bursary Award from the Clare Arts Office 2025 and 2026
  • Residency at Tyrone Guthrie Centre 2026
  • Works in Permanent Collection at Limerick City Gallery and The Mayors Collection Limerick.

Affiliations

  • Member, Visual Arts Ireland
  • Member Live Arts Ireland

References

  • Aideen Barry, International Artist, Email: aideenbarry@gmail.com
  • Vaari Claffey, Independent Curator and Lecturer, Telephone: 086 233 8141

Website

www.tinaoconnellartist.com

Timeline

Sleeping Saint Joseph,

Life Size Chainsaw Carving, Private Commission
12.2025 - 01.2026

Group Exhibition

The Hunt Museum
11.2025 - 01.2026

Group Exhibition

Rua Red
09.2025 - 11.2025

'Summer Group Exhibition'

The Courthouse Gallery Ennistymon
07.2025 - 09.2025

7 creatures for 7 grandchildren

Wood Carving - 18ft Beech, Private Commission
07.2025 - 08.2025

Solo Exhibition

Limerick City Gallery
09.2024 - 10.2024

Resident Artist at Inis Oirr

Aras Eanna & RHA
07.2024 - 07.2024

Group Exhibition

TUS LSAD Degree Show
05.2024 - 06.2024

Private Commission - Wood Carvings

Ballinalacken Castle Hotel
07.2023 - 08.2023

Private Commission - Wood Carving

Helen O' Donnell
06.2023 - 07.2023

Master of Arts -

MFA in Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree in Fine Art

Limerick School of Art and Design

Fetac Level 6 - Fine Arts

Ennistymon School of Art

Fetac Level 5 - Fine Arts

Ennistymon School of Art

Fetac 5 - Computerised Business Studies

FAS

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