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Áine Phillips
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Áine Phillips performing at the event 'Right Here, Right Now'.
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | National College of Art and Design (1988 and 2009) and Limerick School of Art and Design (2001) |
Áine Phillips is a talented artist from Galway, Ireland. She creates amazing art using different methods, especially through performance art and visual art. Performance art is like a live show where the artist uses their body and actions to create a piece of art. Visual art includes things like sculptures and installations.
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Áine Phillips's Journey in Art
Áine Phillips has spent many years studying and perfecting her art.
Learning and Degrees
- In 1988, Áine earned her first degree in Fine Art Sculpture from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. This is where she learned how to create sculptures.
- Later, in 2001, she got her Master's degree in Fine Art from the Limerick School of Art and Design. This helped her explore art even more deeply.
- She continued her studies and, in 2009, she earned a special kind of PhD. This PhD was based on her own art practice, meaning she learned by doing and creating. She got this from the National College of Art and Design too.
Her Art Around the World
Áine Phillips has shown her unique art in many places since the late 1980s. She creates art that combines different types of media, like videos, sounds, and objects, often as part of her performances.
Major Exhibitions and Shows
Her work has been seen in important art spaces, including:
- The Moving Image Gallery and The Kitchen in New York.
- The National Review of Live Art in Glasgow.
- The Irish Film Centre and Arthouse in Dublin.
- The Dublin Live Art Festival.
- The EV+A exhibition in Limerick.
- The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin.
International Reach
Áine's art has traveled far and wide! She has had both solo shows (just her art) and group shows (her art with other artists' work). Her films and videos have also been shown at festivals in many countries. These include:
Her work gets support from important groups like the Live Art Development Agency in London and the Arts Council of Ireland. These organizations help artists create and share their work.
Teaching Art
Besides creating her own art, Áine Phillips also helps new artists learn. She is the Head of Sculpture at the Burren College of Art. This college is located in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, in Ireland.
Awards and Recognition
Áine Phillips has received many awards for her amazing contributions to the art world. These awards help her continue to create and share her art.
- 2021: Arts Council Agility Award and Fingal County Arts Office Bursary
- 2019: Arts Council Project Award and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture Award
- 2017: Arts Council Project Award
- 2015: Culture Ireland Travel Grant
- 2014: Clare County Council Arts Office Artists Support Grant
- 2013: Arts Council Project Award and Culture Ireland Travel Award
- 2012: Clare County Council Arts Office Artists Support Grant
- 2011: Arts Council Touring Award and Clare County Council Arts Office Artists Support Grant
- 2010: Arts Council Project Award and Galway County Council Per Cent for Art Award
- 2010: Culture Ireland Touring Grant and Japan Foundation and British Council Awards
- 2009: Arts Council of Ireland Artists Bursary and Project Award for Live@8
- 2008: Clare County Council Arts Awards and Culture Ireland Travel Award
- 2005: Arts Council of Ireland Commission Award with Tulca Festival Galway
- 2004: Clare County Council Public Art Commission
- 2003: European Commission for Education and Culture Art Project Funding
- 2002: Department of Foreign Affairs, Cultural Relations Committee Award
