Claire O' Reilly
Embroidery Artist
Claire O Reilly (b.1981) is an artist based in Cork, Ireland.
‘Embroidery is the medium I use to translate my ideas, stitch is my brushstroke, a way of painting with thread to create intricate images on fabric. I create hand stitched detailed embroideries which embody the beauty and fragility of the natural world’. Claire finds the repetitive motion of stitching to be meditative and therapeutic, allowing an escape from the digitally saturated world that surrounds her. Each embroidery created requires the worlds most valued commodity which is time; embroidery is a slow process which requires one to be fully present in both body and mind. Human anatomy and nature are themes that can be seen across Claire’s work. She is inspired by her own connection with nature and the solace that she finds in her daily woodland walks. Her meticulous creations highlight the integral role of nature, not merely as a setting for our lives but as a vital component in our pursuit of wellness and contentment.
Claire O’Reilly, is an artist based in Newmarket in County Cork, earned her BA Honours in Fine Art from Crawford College of Art and Design Cork in 2015. Since embarking on her professional art career in 2018, Claire’s artwork has been showcased across Ireland. Her creations are a staple in numerous private and public collections within the country. Institutions such as PM Group Cork, Eli Lilly Cork, Cork University Hospital, and Ath Trasna Medical Centre in Cork are proud holders of her pieces. Her art has been selected for exhibit in the 191st and 193rd annual exhibitions of the Royal Hibernian Academy. Additionally, her pieces have been featured in both digital and print media, including the ninth issue of ‘Tales of the Forest’ online magazine and the inaugural issue of ‘Metachrosis’ art and literary journal.