Oliver Curran

I am a some what gifted storyteller of Irish true stories in paint. Much like many of my ancient ancestors. Who are reputed to be the first makers and painters of the Curraghs, hence the surname. My ancestors can be traced in Newry way back when, they are mentioned in the book of Kells, my ancient line is King Olaf Curran a vikeing who built Dublin in 1000, His sons fought for the irish at Clontarif. I have had several shows In Ireland, but I feel shows are for those who want to display thier pigs and horses, my paintings are neither, so i stopped showing. I was invited to put one of my works into the R.H.A in 2001, this event was a high light In my life. I depicted the Irish heroes of my time, & of the far ancient past. Many of these were and are beggars, soldiers,heriones & pioneers. In generaly I paint our proud Irish people. All of them,& this includes those who came from foreign shores and mingled amongst them. Many who were and are exemplars of courage and independence. Now at a time after the country has struggled for national unity and a sense of Irish identity. I hope my work offer's an inspiring interpretation of the old and recent history along with some of the character and a glimses of the hoped for future. Like so ...

I never went to school much. However while i was attending the Abbey school of Newry, i was evicted from the art class for ever. I also ran away from home at a young age, the streets of the world became my classes. I have exhibited in the U.S.A & across Ireland, but I do not think this is what art is about & so i have stopped exhibiting.,