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.

Ciara Chapman

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.

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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. 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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Public Artist / Muralist at Cork Opera House
October 31, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Created a large-scale mural addressing chronic pain and disability for the North Wall, Cork Opera House. Project funded by Arts and Disability Connect and Cork City Council. Sep 2022–Oct 2022.
Public Artist / Wall Decals Designer at Library Headquarters, Cork
November 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025
Selected large wall decals for the Cork Library Headquarters, with QR codes and accessible descriptions to accompany the work; installation around November 2023 and ongoing.
Artist / Ground Decal Project at Fort Dunree, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
February 29, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Selection of ground decals around the park with animal and nature imagery, including QR codes linking to audio descriptions.
Project Lead at Library Head Quarters, Cork
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Selected large wall decal project for Cork Library Quarter; collaboration with Cork Libraries and City Council; mural work in a library setting.
Artist Facilitator / Workshop Artist at Athy Access Group / Kildare Arts Council
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Series of workshops focused on accessibility awareness for the general public; part of a broader community arts program.
Artist / Public Art Collaboration at Artlinks Carlow Arts – Artist Bursary
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Collaboration resulting in public-facing art projects and bursary-supported activities in Carlow.
Commissions / Public Art at Cork Opera House
October 31, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Large-scale mural project addressing chronic pain and disability; funded through Arts & Disability Connect; installation inside the North wall of Cork Opera House.
Digital Toolbox Creative Work at Arts Council / Culture Works
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Graphic design contributions for a Digital Toolbox commissioned by the Arts Council.

Education

Level 5 Certificate in Graphic Design at St John’s Central College, Cork
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Level 7 Degree in Fine Art Printmaking at Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002
Certificate in Graphic Design (Level 5) at St John's Central College, Cork
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Degree in Fine Art Printmaking (Level 7) at Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002

Qualifications

A'Design Award 2018/19 – Silver Design Award (My Chronic Pain Diary)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
IDI Design Awards – Commendation (My Chronic Pain Diary)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
World Illustration Awards – Shortlisted (My Chronic Pain Diary)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
A'Design Award 2024 – Iron Award (My Chronic Pain Diary)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

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