Patrick O'Reilly b.1957

One of Ireland's most  innovative and versatile artists, O'Reilly began casting in bronze in the 1990s whilst working in central France. His recent works combine humour with a hint of surrealism and his ongoing exploration of different mediums has ensured a constant output of dynamic visual expression.

Born in Kilkenny, he studied briefly at the Belfast College of Art but he is largely self-taught.  His early installation work was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane in 1996 and was aptly titled A Silent Scream.  He has also exhibited extensively at galleries such as The Mayor Gallery, London and The Galerie Piltzer, Paris. Public commissions have included Queen Maeve on Burlington Road, Dublin and his Heading into Town is in situ on Grafton Street, Dublin until the end of November 2006.