Larissa Watson

BIOGRAPHY

Larissa Watson (b 1968) is an Irish visual artist. She studied art at the University of Ulster Belfast. After graduating Larissa established a full-time studio practise, she exhibited nationally and internationally with solo and group shows in leading fine art galleries and cultural institutions. Most of her back catalogue of work has been purchased for prestigious public and private collections.

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Education
MA Marketing University of Ulster 2002-2004
BA Honours Fine and Applied Art 2:1 University of Ulster 1987-91
Diploma in Industrial Design University of Ulster 1989-90
Foundation in Art and Design University of Ulster 1986-87

Exhibitions - Solo
2015 PULSE on Design London
2015 Showcase Ireland, RDS Dublin
2012 Pure, London
2011 -2014 Designer Makers London
2011 Atmospheres Paris
2003 Interior View, Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick,
2003 Elements, Island Arts Centre, Lisburn,
1998-2004 Top Drawer, London
1999 Wexford Arts Centre,
1997 One Oxford Street, Belfast
Group Shows

1991 Crawford Gallery, Cork
1991 Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, Dublin
1992 Old Museum Arts Centre Belfast
1994 Crafts Council Gallery, Ruthin, Wales
1994 62 Group London, Japan, USA
1995 Tom Caldwell Gallery, Belfast
1995 Stour Gallery, Cheshire
1995-96 Design Yard, Temple bar, Dublin
1995-97 CCOI, HQ, Dublin
1995-98 Celtic Weavers, Boston, USA
1996 The Look is Ireland, USA
1996 Golden Sheaf Gallery Wales
1996 British Council Smithsonian, Washington
1996 British Council, Tokyo
2000 Heimtextile, Frankfurt
2003 ‘In it there is’, Waterfront hall, Belfast
2003 Elaine Sommers Fine Art, Belfast
2016 Artisan Gallery Belfast
2017 Artisan Gallery Belfast
2017 MNVA exhibition as part of the Venice Biennale
2017 Charles Gilmore Fine Art Gallery

Awards

1992, 1994 ACNI Individual Artist Award
1997 New...