Eoin Francis Mccormack

The work of the painter and the world of the artist’s studio often seem to exist in contradiction to accepted concepts of ‘working’ in our contemporary culture. To choose to be a maker of something, without a clearly defined purpose, in our society is something artists must constantly deal with in their work. Acutely aware of this as a painter, I explore these contradictions through the working methods I implement, stressing the routine and physical labor aspects of working as an artist.

I have constructed a practice that explores painting as a work ethic, whilst also examining what a painting might mean to a viewer, and whether or not the things I make in the confines of my studio might have an impact on those who view them. I am interested in the time spent by the viewer, in front of the canvas; I wonder what they think, and if they consider their time spent as worthwhile.

Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland
MFA, Contemporary Art Practice (Painting)(hons)

B.A. (hons) Painting, Limerick School of Art and Design, Ireland

2018 - Solo Show, Born In Time, Irish Arts Centre, Hells Kitchen, New York

2018 - Solo Show, If Not for You, Luan Gallery, Athlone, Ireland

2018 - Welcome to the Neighbourhood, Abbey Road Studios, Athlone, Ireland

2017 - Solo Show, Elvis Knows, Damn Fine Print, Dublin, Ireland

2017 - Solo Show, Google Presents, Google European HQ, Dublin, Ireland

2017 - 200 Exhibition, Black Canvas Gallery, Black Rock, Northern Ireland

2016 - Solo Show, Dot and Line, Solo Irish Series, Nordic Makers, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

2016 - Affordable Art Fair, Metropolitan Pavilion, Chelsea, New York, USA

2015 - Solo Show, WORK, Streambox Studios, Dublin, Ireland



2014 - Macmillan Art Show, Bonhams, Edinburgh, Scotland



2014 - Print Portfolio, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland



2014 - Masters of the Multiverse, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, Scotland



2014 - Salonely, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland



2014 - Open, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland



2013 - Bellwether, Limerick Culture Night, LSAD Church Gallery, Co Limerick, Ireland


2013 - The Last Ten Minutes of Brave Heart, Galway Fringe, Galway, Ireland

2013 - Fair, The Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland



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