Collections
The Arts Council, Ireland
University College , Dublin
Contemporary Irish Arts Society
Irish State, Office of Public Works
Institute of chartered accountants
Who am I?
I’m an Irish artist working at the Black Church Print Studio, Dublin.
I use etching, drypoint, monoprint and drawing to explore the wild Irish bogland landscape. I have exhibited both nationally and internationally.
EXCITING NEWS
I am currently working towards a Solo Exhibition in Japan in 2026.
More details to follow!
Awards
2020 Vocavio print award.
2008 Honourable mention, Footprint Biennale, Connecticut
1988 2nd Irish mini-print show, prizewinner
1986 Taylor prize winner, RDS, Dublin
1986 1st Irish mini-print show, prizewinner
Selected exhibitions
2025 Double Edged, two person show, DLR Mill theatre, Dundrum
2025 Bloodroot Exhibition, Pulchri studio, the Hague, Netherlands
2022 Second thoughts, Solo exhibition, DLR Mill theatre, Dundrum
2020 Royal Academy London Summer/Winter show
2012 /2013 Royal Ulster Academy, Belfast
2010 Black Church Members show in LA, USA
2010 Colombia/Ireland exchange
2009 Timeswept, Solo show, Original Print Gallery, Dublin
2009 Royal Ulster Academy, Annual Exhibition, Belfast
2008/10 Footprint Biennale, Connecticut, USA
2006 Winter drifts, solo show, Original Print Gallery, Dublin
2004 6x6 art for Ireland, Xhanghou, China
2003 silent domain, Solo show, Original Print Gallery, Dublin
My work
The Irish landscape has always been the central inspiration in my work. Over the years, I’ve explored the richly textured terrains of counties Wicklow and Leitrim through printmaking, focusing on the fleeting and atmospheric moments that define a place.
My practice seeks to capture the essence of a given moment—just before rainfall, after a fresh snowfall, or as dusk settles. I’m drawn to the subtleties of colour and detail that emerge in everyday settings—suddenly glorious in their ordinariness. These split seconds become the foundation for work that conveys mood and atmosphere rather than literal representation.
Lately, I’ve been working in a small square format, producing prints of identical dimensions. This consistency allows me to experiment with varying foregrounds, backgrounds, plates, and colour palettes, each combination producing a unique visual resonance. The intimate scale encourages close inspection, inviting the viewer to pause and discover the intricate details—capturing, in essence, a sliver of time.
Contact
Instagram: @mmcloughlinartist