Trish Findlater
Trish Findlater grew up in Co Westmeath on the River Shannon.
After a (Bauhaus-Art inspired) Foundation year at GMIT Galway, she spent three years at the Fine art department of University of Ulster in Belfast graduating with a first class honour degree in Sculpture & painting 1983.
The following year Trish was awarded an masters scholarship to the Academy of Antwerp, Belgium specialising in portraiture, sculpture, painting and art history graduating with a masters in Art 1986.
On her return to Dublin Trish established a very successful mural painting company which evolved into the world of interior design and eventually she engaged full time in Architecture, working with various companies here in Ireland, only returning in 2006 to complete a first class degree in interior architecture at Griffith college Dublin, finally setting up her own practice and continuing in design for many years.
Co. Mayo is home since 2007, where her garden studio got built in 2016.
Trish attributes her return to fine art to her late husband Alex who always felt she had a tremendous talent for it and now is fully immersed in the art world.
Experiences of profound personal loss continually find their way into her work:
“My practice mainly centres on working En Plein air in soft pastels and oils, exploring landscapes, seascapes, and interior spaces.
Painting directly from life allows me to engage fully with the reality of colour and atmosphere, responding to my subjects with immediacy and honesty. This direct observation also fosters a depth of technical understanding that cannot be fully achieved through photographs or studio-based work alone.
This uncontrived approach encourages freer, more expressive mark-making, enabling me to capture fleeting moments, whether the vastness of a storm-laden seascape or the quiet intimacy of an interior. Within my landscapes and seascapes, storms and barren stretches reflect sorrow and loss, while moments of calm and the renewal of spring suggest hope, healing, and resilience.”
A dynamic and passionate artist who actively promotes her talent through exhibitions and an engaging social media presence. She consistently showcases her work in galleries, art fairs, and online platforms, connecting with a wide audience through her artist profile pages.
With a strong dedication to her craft, she not only creates compelling pieces but also cultivates a vibrant artistic brand, sharing behind-the-scenes insights, creative processes, and exhibition updates to inspire and attract art enthusiasts and collectors.
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rish Findlater Facebook/Instagram/ +353-868520070.