Artist Geraldine O’Neill discusses her upcoming exhibition "Flicker, Flicker" at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery during Dublin Gallery Weekend, reflecting on her career, creative process, and the themes of life, decay, protection, and destruction. O’Neill, a Dublin native who studied at the National College of Art and Design, has built a practice that blends fragments of art history, domestic imagery, and popular culture, with her work held in collections including the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the European Central Bank.
The interview matters because it offers insight into the working methods and motivations of a significant figure in Irish contemporary art, whose role as an educator and associate of the Royal Hibernian Academy has shaped a generation of artists. O’Neill’s emphasis on collecting and intuitive juxtaposition highlights how personal experience and environmental awareness can drive visual art, making her exhibition a key event during Dublin Gallery Weekend.