Kasper Zier

My work is an exploration of the fleeting, atmospheric light that defines the Irish landscape. I am a dedicated plein air painter, frequently working outdoors to capture the immediate, honest energy of the environment. Whether standing on the windswept coast of Clare Island or observing the long shadows of a Georgian Dublin square, I am drawn to those 'blink-and-you’ll-miss-it' moments where the sun breaks through a heavy sky to transform the familiar into something ethereal.

Using the fluid and unpredictable nature of watercolour, I aim to capture the 'softness' of the Irish climate—the mists over the Blessington Lakes and the vibrant, rain-washed reflections of the city streets. My practice moves between the field and the studio, translating the rugged textures of the uplands and the structured elegance of urban architecture into a cohesive visual journey.

A former graphic designer turned full-time artist, I bring a structured understanding of composition and colour theory to my work in watercolour. My practice is further informed by extensive experience in the Irish plein air community.

2025
July - United Arts Club, Summer Group Show
1 - 3 August - Castlegregory Art Exhibition, Co. Kerry
14 - 28 September - Dublin Painting & Sketching Club, Open Submission
28 Sept. - 12 Oct. - The Water Colour Society of Ireland
29 Augt. - 14 Sept. - Ulster Watercolour Society,
December - United Arts Club, Winter Group Show
Ongoing - The Open Window Gallery, Dublin,
Ongoing - Duke Street Gallery, Dublin 2,

2024
7 July – Summer Art Fair at Mount Juliet, Kilkenny
2 – 4 August – Castlegregory Art Exhibition, Co. Kerry
30 Sept. – 15 Oct. – The Water Colour Society of Ireland, Farmleigh Gallery, Pheonix Park
Ongoing – The Open Window Gallery, Dublin,
Ongoing – Duke Street Gallery, Dublin 2,

2023
11-31 May – Solo show in Duke Street Gallery, Dublin 2,
3 – 9 July – Pop-up gallery in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre
28 – 29 July – Castlegregory Arts Exhibition, Co. Kerry, V92FH32.
1-10 September – The Red Stables, St. Annes Park, Dublin
30 Sept. – 15 Oct – The Water Colour Society of Ireland, Farmleigh Gallery, Pheonix Park
Ongoing – The Open Window Gallery, Dublin,
Ongoing – Duke Street Gallery, Dublin 2,

2022
2-16 October – The Water Colour Society of Ireland, Farmleigh Gallery, Pheonix Park
Ongoing – The Open Window Galle...