A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T
Helen O’Sullivan (born 1995) is an artist from Wicklow, Ireland, now living in Dublin. She holds a BA Hons (First Class) in Fine Art Print from the National College of Art & Design (IRL) and is a member of Graphic Studio Dublin, where her practice focuses on printmaking. O’Sullivan’s practice explores the relationship between colour and repetition as a method of creating quiet, contemplative work concerned with colour, material quality, and process. O’Sullivans works evokes a quiet serenity and meditative response, encouraging viewers to slow down, clear their minds, and fully immerse themselves in the present moment.
B I O G R A P H Y
O'Sullivan has exhibited works extensively throughout Ireland and abroad. In 2019 she graduated from the National College of Art & Design with a first class honours degree in Fine Art Print. Upon graduating she received The Graphic Studio Dublin - Graduate Award 2019 (Residency), and The Black Church Print Studio - Runner Up Graduate Award 2019 (Residency). In 2024, she received The Art Council Agility Award. She was selected for the Mason Hayes & Curran Print Commission 2024 in collaboration with Graphic Studio Dublin. Her work has been exhibited widely in Ireland and internationally Inc. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IRL), Royal Hibernian Academy (IRL), Royal Ulster Academy (UK), Graphic Studio Gallery (IRL), Hang Tough Contemporary (IRL), Mason Hayes & Curran (IRL), Copper House Gallery (IRL), The MART Gallery (IRL), NIVAL (IRL), Herman’s Auctioneers (IRL), SCOOP Art Auction (IRL), Outhouse Art Auction (IRL), Art Riddler 2023 & 2024 (IRL), Outset Gallery (IRL), Blue House Gallery (IRL), The Model Sligo (IRL), Hyde Bridge Gallery (IRL), London Original Print Fair, (UK), Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (UK), Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (UK), The Holy Art Gallery (UK), Klaipėda Gallery (LITH) and International Mokuhanga Conference (JPN). Her work is held in collections by the Office of Public Works (OPW), and NIVAL (National Irish Visual Arts Library). She is a full time member of Graphic Studio Dublin and is currently working towards various exhibitions in 2025. She is supported by the Arts Council.