Deirdre O'Reilly was born in Belfast, Ireland, of a culture where the celebration of poetry & art emancipated spirit. At 15 she migrated with family to the beauty of a vast and free Australia. Her cultural transition, and that from child to adult has seen but one consistency - pursuit of self-expression.
As a graduate of Fine Arts she was to teach students and people with disabilities the beauty of art, spirit and dignity for over 6 years. During this time she also painted, but primarily for self, with her collection remaining the domain of her family and friends. At age 27 she resolved to cease teaching and paint full time with the hope to exhibit and share her expression with others. Over the past 10 years she has developed works for several successful exhibitions in Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate, as well as producing specific works via commission.
Her work is expressionist, and evokes the beauty, colour & transition of spirit caught in the eternal struggle of darkness and light. Her art deals with the pursuit of spirituality, understanding of emotion, and the need for solace. From intricate personal sketches, to bold, but sensitive oils, her works give an insight into an artists' self
Deirdre O'Reilly was born in Belfast, Ireland, of a culture where the celebration of poetry & art emancipated spirit. At 15 she migrated with family to the beauty of a vast and free Australia. Her cultural transition, and that from child to adult has seen but one consistency - pursuit of self-expression.
