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Artist statement
 

Paula Fitzpatrick is an Irish visual artist who engages in sculptural work, drawing influence from a background in Couture and making things.

 

The choice of material is important in realizing Paula's vision of a piece of work. By utilizing materials such as metal and wood, Paula's work often engages in geometrical and architectural compositions. Balance is an important aspect, and can dictate the composition and form of the work.

 

Paula also uses clay and porcelain to compose a three dimensional visualization of the sense of loss, under the theme 'The Presence of Absence'.

 

Paula is currently exploring the mediums of Printmaking to create work at Graphic Studio Dublin.

Biography

Dublin born, Paula graduated from the Grafton Academy  with a Distinction in Dress Design. 

 

Paula moved to London and spent many years working in Haute Couture at Savile Row and Beauchamp Place Knightsbridge. While there, she studied Silk Screen Printing & Silversmithing at Isleworth College London (now West Thames College).

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Returning home to Dublin, Ireland, Paula established her own Couture Design Salon, on Upper Leeson Street Dublin 4, specialising in ‘Bespoke’ one off pieces.

 

Paula returned to third level education, graduating from Institute of Art Design & Technology (IADT) in 2010 with a BA (Honours) Visual Art Practices. 

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She was the recipient of the Graphic Studio Dublin, 2010 Graduate Award and was shortlisted for The Ormond Studios Emerging Artist Award 

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Other qualifications include a Certificate in Business Law from the National College of Ireland 

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Paula’s art work is in Private and Public collections in Ireland and abroad.

 

Her art practice incorporates a variety of media, her modular compositions and constructions are inspired by structures and balance. 

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Her printmaking manifests her surroundings and subliminal subconscious abstractions.

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Along with two other Irish Artists, Paula has established a new and unique venture with Irish Fine Art Prints & Miniatures©. With a mind to sustainability in the Arts, Irish Fine Art Prints & Miniatures combines the traditional skill of intaglio printmaking with contemporary trends to produce original handmade miniature art works.

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​Member of Professional Artist Studios & Associations

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  • The Arts Council of Ireland

  • The Graphic Studio Dublin

  • Leitrim Sculpture Centre

  • Leitrim Design House

  • Visual Artist Ireland, RHA and IMMA

Exhibitions

2016  
  • Winter Exhibition, Graphic Studio Dublin
  • Little Stories Little Prints touring venues around Ireland in association with LPS, Clane Co Kildare
  • Graphic Studio Dublin Gallery, Summer Exhibition
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2015  
  • Harnessing Creativity Exhibition, the Dock Carrick on Shannon and Catalyst Art Gallery, Belfast.
  • Sculpture in Context, National Botanical Gardens Dublin
  • Art Wall Exhibition, The Dock Carrick on Shannon 
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2014   
  • Sculpture in Context, National Botanical Gardens Dublin.
  • Summer Exhibition, Graphic Studio Dublin Gallery
  • Summer Exhibition, Leitrim Sculpture Centre
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2013
  • A Natural Selection Exhibition 100 National and International Artists, touring 2014.
  • Artist Notebook Exhibition, Maynooth
  • Christmas Showcase, Leitrim Design House
  • Winter Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery
  • Sculpture in Context, National Botanical Gardens Dublin.
  • Artist Notebook Exhibition Droichead Arts Centre
  • Winter Exhibition, The Leitrim Sculpture Centre
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