claire.siobhan.walsh

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I originally studied Art and Design before taking a Degree in Fashion Design. I moved to London where I worked as a Fashion Designer for over 16 years, working for companies such as Zandra Rhodes, Michiko Koshino and Burberry amongst others. In 2005 I opened Fenton Walsh, a Designer Boutique in Peckham, South East London, encouraging up and coming designers from around the world.

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I now live in Mayo, Ireland with my family and I have retraced my steps back to Art as a Collagist, painting with paper.

I produce pieces mainly from vintage paraphernalia, aswell as recycled items and I occasionally incorporate thread and fabric as a nod to my past as a designer. If I'm working on a portrait I like to include personal items from the sitter, so I can represent a little of their character and history in the picture. I enjoy the challenges working in collage provides me with and I love the abstract nature of my media. I enjoy researching and collecting new items to use and creating contemporary pieces that celebrate the past.

 

Publications include; The Irish Times magazine, Cock No 7 Magazine, The Doodle Book, Marie Claire magazine, The Mayo News and Visual Arts Ireland, aswell as various online publications.

I was delighted to be asked by the Poet John F Deane to Illustrate an edition of the Poetry Ireland Review. The portrait that I made of him using pages from his own books, hangs in the special collection at the McSloy library, Queens university, Belfast. 

I also designed a fairy for the Royal families Christmas tree once, amongst other random accomplishments I've made along the way..

 

I'm available for commissions so please use the contact page or call 0871173214 to discuss your requirements or have a chat!