Artist Five: Maureen O'Neill

Maureen is an artist that works with mixed media photography and is a self taught artist. She is currently experimenting with her medium through exploring the aesthetics of her subjects. She will be exhibiting her collection of photograph's: 'When they asked me what I wanted to be I said I didn't know' with us at our Exhibition "The Circus of Bizarre Happenings". Her piece for this exhibition is physically dark and explores deep human emotions. The selection of photographs being exhibited are based on Dutch portrait paintings. "The concept behind the work is rooted in appearance vs reality. Parents wishing to please their children offer to take them to the circus. The circus performers, wishing to please their audience prepare to put on a show. Unbeknownst to anybody involved, nobody is actually having any fun. But no one is willing to admit this to the other person. People put on different faces and different acts on a daily basis to gain something from situations and people. In some cases it may be something they simply have to do."

She has a refreshing take on her medium and approaches her subjects in a stark way. She has previously worked as a curator installing many shows. This perspective gives Maureen more experimental approach to her medium and a more logical and efficient use of space. We are looking forward to viewing her atmospheric piece this May.