1951            Born

1987-88        MA Fine Art, University of Ulster, Belfast

1984-88        BA (Hons)) Fine art, University of Ulster, Belfast

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2008            gordon gallery, Derry

2005            Spirit Boxes and Other Vessels, The International Gallery, Cill Rialaig, Co Kerry

                    Spirit Boxes and Other Vessels, Origin Gallery, Dublin

2004            Spirit Boxes and Other Elements, Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart

                    Spirit Boxes and Other Elements, Clotworthy Arts Centre, Co. Antrim

2001            Euro Celtic Art - Paris Des Congres, Lorient, France

                    New paintings, Hallward Gallery, Dublin

2000            Lessons Learned, Space 12 Gallery, Boston USA

1999            Aisling Gallery, Hingham, Massachusetts, USA

1998            10 Years on Paper, Moon Gallery, Mount Berry, Georgia, USA

1997            Pagan Journey, Cill Rialaig (now Origin) Gallery, Dublin

1996            The Futility of Gardening, Orchard Gallery, Derry

1995            Departure, Clotworthy House, Antrim

1994            Celts in Kent, Maidstone Gallery, Maidstone, England

1992            Heads We Win Tails You Lose, Arts Council Gallery, Belfast

1991            Lies Agreed, Kerlin Gallery, Belfast

1990            New Skin for Old Ceremony, Orpheus Gallery, Belfast

1989            Vale of Tears - Sculpture for Social Spaces, Foyle Urban Parks Project, Derry

                    New Skin for Old Ceremony, Orchard Gallery, Derry

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2002            Summer Exhibition, Hallward Gallery, Dublin

2001            Invited Artists, Hallward Gallery, Dublin

2000            Bass Contemporary Art Awards, Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart

1999            The Number - Year 2000 Exhibition, Jacques Cartier Gallery, Channy, France

1998            Irish Art, Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart

1994            3.P.O., Limerick City Gallery, Limerick, (Highly commended)

1992            Print Exhibition, University of New York at Binghamton, New York, USA

1991            The International Biennial of Graphic Art-Lubin, Poland

                    2nd Bharat Bhavan International Biennial of Prints Roopanka, Bhopal, India

1990            4th International Biennial Print Exhibition, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan, ROC

1989            International Art Biennial, Brusque Arts Museum, Catarina, Brazil

1988            Gauge a Wedge, Slaughterhouse Gallery, London

1987            2nd Athena International Arts Awards, Barbican Arts Centre, London

1986            1st International Exhibition of Miniature Art, Del Bello Gallery, Toronto, Canada

                    E.V.A., Limerick City Art Gallery, Limerick

1985            1st Athena International Art Awards, Mall galleries, London

COLLECTIONS

Arts Council of England

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, USA

Brusque Arts Museum, Brazil

Clotworthy House, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Copper Engraving Centre, Lubin, Poland

G.E. Capital Woodchester Bank, Dublin

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerig, Co. Monaghan

Western Education and Library Board

The Royal Marsden Hospital, London

Private Collections in Canada, Holland, Ireland, U.k. and USA

AWARDS & BURSARIES

2000            A Chomhairle Ealaion, Travel Award

                    The British Council, Travel Award

1999            The Honourable The Irish Society, Publishing Award

1998            Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Bursary Award

1993            Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Bursary Award

1991            Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Bursary Award

1990            Londonderry Arts Association, Materials and Research Award

                    Bass Ireland Award

1986            EEC Office Belfast, Year of the Environment Competition Prizewinner

REVIEWS & PUBLICATIONS

2001            Le Telegramme Lorient - August

2000            The Improper Bostonian - May

1999            Art Bulletin (AAI) - December

1996            Judith Higgins, Art in America - April

                    Dr. Liam Kelly, Thinking Long

                    ‘The Futility of Gardening’ catalogue essay by Dr. David Brett published by Orchard gallery, Derry

1995            The Art Marathon, BBC TV - November

1994            Ian Hill, Irish Times - August

1992            Paul Little, Circa Magazine - January

1991            Susan Jones, Artist’s Newsletter - July

1990-91       Fiona Barber, Arts Review Year Book

1990            Brian McAvera, Sculpture USA - August

                    Paul Little, Circa Magazine - January

                    Brian McAvera, Art Monthly - January

1989            Cara McMahon, Preview Ulster Television - September

1989            ‘New Skin for Old Ceremony’’ catalogue, interview by Declan McGonagle, published by Orchard gallery, Derry - September

1988            Brian McAvera, Irish Times - June

1986            John Hutchinson, Circa Magazine - November

1992            ‘Heads We Win Tails You Lose’ catalogue, essay by Judith Higgins published by Arts Council of Northern Ireland