Ciara Chapman

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I am a visual artist and illustrator living and working in Co Carlow, Ireland. My educational background is in fine art printmaking and graphic design.

About

I am a visual artist and illustrator living and working in Co Carlow, Ireland. My educational background is in fine art printmaking and graphic design. My most recent work has been with Kildare county council and their accessibility campaigns which aim to give the public a better understanding of accessibility barriers and solutions. The most recent campaign was a small children’s book with little stories about accessibility including a board game called 'Obstructions. As a visual artist I create large scale works as vinyl decals which are removable stickers that are professionally installed in windows or wall spaces to ensure the highest quality finish. My largest work to date spanned the three floors of Cork Opera House’s north wall and I will create a similar project in late 2026 in The Abbey Theatre which is also Ireland’s national theatre.
I have worked on illustration campaigns with Pfizer pharmaceuticals and Toyota Mobility as well as winning a number of bursaries and awards for my work including being shortlisted for a world illustration award in 2022.

I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, Fresco and Draw.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Artist / Ground Decal Project · Fort Dunree, Buncrana, Co. DonegalFeb 2024 – Feb 2024 · 1 mo

Selection of ground decals around the park with animal and nature imagery, including QR codes linking to audio descriptions.

Artist Facilitator / Workshop Artist · Athy Access Group / Kildare Arts CouncilDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

Series of workshops focused on accessibility awareness for the general public; part of a broader community arts program.

Project Lead · Library Head Quarters, CorkNov 2023 – Nov 2023 · 1 mo

Selected large wall decal project for Cork Library Quarter; collaboration with Cork Libraries and City Council; mural work in a library setting.

Public Artist / Wall Decals Designer · Library Headquarters, CorkNov 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Commissions / Public Art · Cork Opera HouseOct 2022 – Oct 2022 · 1 mo
Public Artist / Muralist · Cork Opera HouseOct 2022 – Oct 2022 · 1 mo
Digital Toolbox Creative Work · Arts Council / Culture WorksJul 2021 – Jul 2021 · 1 mo
Artist / Public Art Collaboration · Artlinks Carlow Arts – Artist BursaryJul 2021 – Jul 2021 · 1 mo

Education

Level 5 Certificate in Graphic Design · St John’s Central College, Cork2004 – 2005
Level 7 Degree in Fine Art Printmaking · Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT1999 – 2002
Certificate in Graphic Design (Level 5) · St John's Central College, Cork2004 – 2005
Degree in Fine Art Printmaking (Level 7) · Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT1999 – 2002

Certifications and awards

A'Design Award 2018/19 – Silver Design Award (My Chronic Pain Diary)2018 – 2019
IDI Design Awards – Commendation (My Chronic Pain Diary)2018
World Illustration Awards – Shortlisted (My Chronic Pain Diary)2020
A'Design Award 2024 – Iron Award (My Chronic Pain Diary)2024

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