Artist Background
Alison graduated in Fine Art from NCAD in 1990 and took an MA in Film & Television Studies in 1994 at Dublin City University. Though eclectic in her artistic work, Alison focuses her practice on painting and printmaking though is involved in publishing; her forthcoming publication 'The Fold' (co-edited with artist Cora Cummins) is dedicated to visual art and culture. She lectures in Fine Art Printmaking at Dublin Institute of Technology and also in Media and Films Studies at Marino College, Dublin. Her recent exhibitions include Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Dublin, Belltable Gallery, Limerick and her work is in many private and public art collections including The Office of Public Works, The Bank of Ireland and University College Dublin. She is a member of the prestigious Black Church Printmakers' Studio in Dublin's Temple Bar district.