Exhibition of work by Dunboyne artist opens

An exhibition of work by award-winning Dunboyne artist and designer Clare O’Connor opened today in the Toradh Gallery 2 at the Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub.

Presented by the Meath County Council Arts office, 'Energetic Labyrinths', is a vivid exploration of movement, consciousness, and creative power through the work of Clare O’Connor - an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and designer whose practice spans abstract painting, printmaking, photography, and wearable art.

A graduate of IADT with degrees in both Design Communications and Visual Arts Practice, O’Connor’s creative path has evolved from graphic design to a deeply intuitive and layered visual art practice.

Clare’s work is described as reflecting a deepening curiosity about the subconscious mind, energetic expression, and the interplay of colour, form, and feeling. Created through an instinctive process, each work balances chance with intention, spontaneity with structure. Her dynamic and intuitive paintings are layered compositions of stripes and patterns, clashes of organic and organised forms and juxtapositions of mark and void. They evolve to become visual fields that pulse with rhythm and vitality. They invite viewers to step inside, to trace the twists and turns of colour and consciousness, to reconnect to the here and now to feel vibrant, uplifted and creatively alive.

Rooted in her fascination with the labyrinth as a symbol of the inner world, this exhibition reflects Clare’s long-standing interest in self-development, personal navigation, and empowerment. Her art — described as energetic, tactile, and multi-dimensional — offers more than visual stimulation; it opens a space for reflection, mindfulness, and transformation.

The exhibition runs until 31st December.