Instagram story viewer> @deirdre_oreilly7> Posts

Deirdre O'Reilly

@deirdre_oreilly7

580

followers

575

following

Royal Academy London 2026
Royal Ulster Museum 2024, 2023
Irish Ceramics Award 2022
Sculpture in Context Award 2021

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

An amazing and special day was had at varnishing day @royalacademyarts London . It was a real thrill to see my work in such a stunning setting surrounded by fantastic works , in rooms filled with excitement and chatter .I wore my red Kimono, a gift to me 15 years ago from my beautiful sister Sinéad , I wore it in her honor and waved my imaginary flag high in the sky for her . She always waved a flag for me .

Thank you @ryanjgander and @grimesoona for selecting my work for this wonderful show . It was thrilling to be there . taken in Royal Academy of Arts by @deirdre_oreilly7

127

55

4 months ago

Temple of The Northern Sky
Stoneware Ceramic
@royalacademyarts

This is my work for the RA Summer Exhibition Very excited for varnishing day on Monday- the artists’ first look at the exhibition, a tradition dating back to the 1700s .

Public opening from 16 June -23rd August

#irishartist #sculptualceramics #rasummerexhibition #ceramicsculpture#artcollectors taken in Royal Academy of Arts by @deirdre_oreilly7

67

28

4 months ago

Thrilled to receive the news yesterday that my sculpture Temple of the Northern Sky has been selected for the RA Summer Exhibition .

Thankyou @royalacademyarts for selecting my work .

I’m over the moon to get such brilliant news . taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

72

53

5 months ago

Here I am with my work safely packed on my back .Delivery for shortlisted sculpture for The Royal Academy London was on Wednesday. An eventful day beginning with my rucksack being taken aside by Dublin airport security to further investigate it’s unusual contents . It was amazing to see the sculpture being rotated on the x-ray machine , unfortunately I was not allowed to take a picture but I was pleasantly surprised and thankful to the very friendly security guy who seemed genuinely impressed with my work on the screen . I’m thrilled to have been shortlisted—it’s exciting to think of it now sitting and waiting to be examined. Whatever the outcome, I’m grateful to have reached this stage.

#templeofthenorthernsky #irishartist #irishsculpture #stoneware

@royalacademyarts
@dublinairport taken in Royal Academy of Arts by @deirdre_oreilly7

81

37

5 months ago

Anima taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

24

1

6 months ago

Anima in her full spring presence. Each season brings its own shifts. A small yellow woodland flower has appeared and holds close to her form. New ferns are lifting their spores high, ready to cast. A young rowan has begun to rise from the centre. Constantly evolving, ever‑changing.

#livinginstallation #stillwatching #stillminding taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

63

3

6 months ago

New work for Your Walls at @draiocht

We’ve been working on a pair of artworks that will travel to schools across Dublin 15 as part of Your Walls — two pieces in dialogue, made to spark curiosity, imagination and hands‑on engagement.

For Tom, painting is a journey into the unknown. His work moves between abstraction and representation, offering a space the viewer can enter — shaped by intuition, discovery and trust in the process. His new painting, Voyage of Discovery, reflects that sense of movement and openness.

For Deirdre, touch was the starting point. After years of watching children navigate artworks they’re not allowed to touch, she wanted to create something that welcomed the hand as much as the eye. In The Mountain Waits in Silence, low relief, subtle textures and varied glaze finishes open up a tactile encounter — a way of meeting the work physically, not just visually.

Collaborating together has been an enriching experience, and knowing that the works will always journey side by side is quite something.

🌟 About Your Walls
Draíocht’s new Art Sharing Programme brings original artworks into Dublin 15 schools, supported by CURO’s Philosophy for Children approach, encouraging close looking, conversation and creative thinking.

#collaboration #waysoflooking #philosophy #creativeplay

@tomcliment @draiocht_blanchardstown @deirdre_oreilly7 @littleelv by @deirdre_oreilly7

112

12

6 months ago

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 🖼️

Thank you to everyon who joined us on Saturday to meet artists Tom Climent and Deirdre O’ Reilly at the official launch of Draíocht’s newly commissioned artworks as part of our project 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀. These beautiful new artworks will start life in Draíocht’s foyer, and will then travel to Dublin 15 schools.

Philosophers Dr. Lucy Elvis and Dr Annie McKeown O’Donovan from CURO, were on hand to help young people explore these new works and respond with their own art works.

These newly commissioned artworks join others in Draíocht's Collection.

#YouthArts #Dublin15 #VisualArt #YourWalls #Philosophy @tomcliment @deirdre_oreilly7 @littleelv

@fingalartsoffice @fingalartseducation @fingalcountycouncil @artscouncilireland taken in Draiocht Blanchardstown by @deirdre_oreilly7

166

5

7 months ago

It’s taken a few days for me to digest this news . Over the moon to have been shortlisted for the RA Summer Exhibition London . I’ll be flying across the Irish Sea with my Temple of the Northern Sky for next round of judging . I’ve got a fluttering heart about all of this !!! taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

93

74

7 months ago

A big thankyou to John Beasley who came to my studio yesterday to make a small video piece for an upcoming project with Draíocht .

Myself and Tom Climent have been commissioned by Draíocht Arts Centre to make two art works as part of their “Your Walls” project .

The two artworks will be companion pieces and start life together in the foyer of Draíocht Arts Centre before travelling to schools in Dublin 15 .
@draiocht_blanchardstown
#yourwalls #draiocht #collaboration taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

63

14

7 months ago

“Mountain’s Breath “
Underglaze monoprint on Porcelain, high fired.

Delighted to be included in ArtWall Hibernia at Windmill Quater opening on Sat 13th Dec. 12-1.30pm December 2025.

Curated by @jeanetteloweartist and @adrienne.eacrett .

Featuring works by Nick Bayne, Ria CzerziakLeBov, Adrienne Eacrett, Jane Frew, Jeanette Lowe, Cora O’Brien, Beatrice O’Connell, Irene O’Neill and Myles Shelly.

Open for viewing this Sat 13th Dec. 12-1.30pm
For anyone interested in coming along,send me a DM and I can forward an invitation .

@nick_bayne @janefrew @riaczerniak @jeanetteloweartist @adrienne.eacrett @mylesshelly @ireneoneillartist @windmillqtr taken in Dublin, Ireland by @deirdre_oreilly7

47

6

10 months ago

I’m delighted to have my work included in
EVEN IN THE DARKEST TIMES.
Ranelagh Arts Winter Exhibition supporting Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and their ongoing work in Gaza -
A big Thankyou to the curators Taffina Flood and Ria Czerniak-LeBov✨✨✨

Featuring invited artists Aideen Barry, Rachel Fallon, Maser, Corban Walker, Conor Horgan, Joy Gerrard, Domino Whisker and Bernadette Kiely and a wide range of works selected from an open call, we hope to raise much needed funds for MSF Ireland ongoing work in Gaza many thanks to the generosity we have seen from our very talented artist community.

This Christmas, choosing to buy art is a beautiful, lasting gift - one that supports artists and helps provide meaningful aid to those who need it most. Share, buy, donate, support, and
free Palestine

Looking forward to the opening this Friday 5th December at Ranelagh Arts from 6-8pm . Exhibition runs until 9th January

@riaczerniak @floodtaffina @ranelagharts @msf_ireland

Artwork: The Long Exhale
High fired Porcelain with underglaze monoprint.
Framed without glass
L40 x H20 x D3cm taken in Ranelagh by @deirdre_oreilly7

72

14

a year ago