Meet the artist: Aoibheann Quirke

My paintings focus on landscapes and abstract florals, blending vibrant colour, layered texture, and hidden details. I aim to capture the emotion and atmosphere behind what I create in my studio. Art has been a constant companion throughout my life, something that has stayed with me, shaped me, and grown alongside me for as long as I can remember.

I'm fortunate to live close to open meadowland and right beside the sea in Co. Wexford, Ireland, where the ever-changing light, colour, and atmosphere continually inspire my work. I paint using acrylics, working with a palette of bold, vibrant colours that reflect the energy and beauty I find in the world around me. I find inspiration in everyday life, nature's colours, peaceful scenery, and the small details that spark new ideas everywhere I go. Each piece I create carries a piece of those moments, but most of all, a piece of my journey, and I'm glad to share it with you.

Outside of painting, one of the biggest influences on my creative work is the time I spend immersed in the natural world around me—walking by the sea, wandering through meadowland, or simply noticing the small, quiet details of everyday life. Those moments of stillness and reflection shape how I see colour, light, and movement, and they often become the spark behind a new piece.

Living so close to nature keeps me grounded and reminds me to slow down, pay attention, and stay curious, and that sense of presence finds its way into my art. The experiences, memories, and emotions gathered from these parts of my life outside the studio become woven into each painting, adding depth and meaning beyond the canvas.