Claire is 'Artist in Focus' at this Sunday's Tullamore Show
Local contemporary artist has the star billing in the show’s arts section
Contemporary artist Claire Guinan is the “Artist in Focus” for this year’s Tullamore Show.
Claire is a multi- disciplinary artist, originally from Tullamore and now works from her studio in Athlone.
She graduated from Limerick School of Design with an Honours Degree in Fine Art and later received a Masters in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from University College Dublin.
Claire grew up surrounded by art, music, and poetry and this can be seen in both her artworks and jewellery pieces. She loves the way lyrics and poems stir memories, amplify emotions, and shape our daily lives.
Her Heart and Soul, Portraits of Irish Musicians collection celebrates the influential figures who have shaped Ireland’s music scene. Claire has always felt a deep connection to music, which is reflected in her artwork. For her, music is not only a soulful experience but also an escape from the pressures of the modern world. This collection of paintings showcases Claire's pride in her Irish heritage. Claire personally met and photographed each musician, except for Phil Lynott, for whom she used reference photos provided by his mother, Philomena.
Claire works in a variety of mediums: oils, pencils, watercolours, and precious metals. Her subject matters vary from portraiture to nature, but they all share an underlying theme of capturing moments and emotions.
She is currently working on a new body of work, illustrating music lyrics and poetry, again dipping back into how music makes us feel.
Claire does commission work, baby drawings, portraits, wedding dress drawings, family pets to name a few. Contact Claire on www.claireguinan.com
Claire will be exhibiting at the Tullamore Show in the Art and Photography tent on this Sunday.