Born in London, Vivienne St Claire worked as an illustrator before moving to Ireland in 1986. Painting professionally since 1993, Vivienne has held several solo shows and shown in many group exhibitions. She has had work accepted by both the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Royal Ulster Academy for their annual exhibitions and has shown in galleries in the UK, US, France and here in Ireland. She sees her work as a journey, an exploration of the language of painting. For her it is about the emotion in the paint, the marks and textures, the subject is only the starting point for her painting. She currently lives and works in Kilmoyley, Co. Kerry, close to the coast, where a new journey has begun.
One of the best Art Galleries in the West of Ireland, The Whitethorn Gallery showcases work by some of the finest contemporary artists that Ireland has to offer, together with a selection of artists from the UK and Europe personally selected by Award Winning Artist & owner Anne Merrins. Spread over 7 rooms, providing ample space for the casual browser as well as those with an eye to buy, The Whitethorn Gallery is one of the many reasons that Clifden has become such a desirable destination for visitors from all over the globe. The gallery has contributed to the extensive art collection in Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara’s most prestigious luxury getaway.
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