Working from my studio in Kinlough Co Leitrim, I am inspired constantly by the various seasons and the resulting changes on the landscape and all it contains, from the beauty of the coast, to the vibrant colours during mid summer, to the more muted tones during Autumn and beauty after the rain. Also, I love to capture people, their poses, expressions, to reflecting different aspects of their lives.
Painting for me has always been a passion, although I originally qualified as a Graphic Designer, but quickly reverted to Fine Art. The contentment, the sense of achievement on completion of a piece of work are truly rewarding - I love putting all my energy into the piece sometimes working fast and returning to the piece on various occasions until I feel it is complete. Working spontaneously often produces my best pieces and often these are the first to sell also. On these occasions I feel that I have transferred the mood of the subject more effectively through the spontaneity of the work. I divide my time between being a Housewife and Mother and Painting, and hope that I have given my best to all.
Brigid has exhibited extensively throughout Ireland and her work has been selected to hang on the walls of chef Neven Maguire’s MacNean House. Brigid's work is continuously displayed in their restaurant, dining room and upstairs gallery, and also held in many private and public collections including the Office of Public Works and throughout the UK and US.
Beach in North West Ireland
Dandelions
The exhibition of Brigid Birney's work will run from September 10 until October 21st in the SG ArtShop Gallery in Carraroe. We are open Mon-Fri from 9.00 am until 5.00pm and Saturdays from 12.00pm until 5.00pm
