Converging Contours

Mary A. Kelly is a contemporary Irish artist based in Greystones, County Wicklow. She has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally in cities such as New York, Chicago, Paris, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Helsinki, and Brussels. Throughout her career, Mary has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to the arts. Her recent accolades include the Friends of the RHA Award (2023), the Royal College of Surgeons Award (2019), the Irish American Arts Award in New York (2006), and the Markievicz Gold Medal for best emerging sculpture. She was also named Student of the Year at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology upon graduation. Mary holds degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, Fine Art, and Film. She has worked across a variety of media, including painting, photography, video, sound, installation, film, and drawing. Her work has been commissioned by notable institutions such as the O.P.W., Microsoft, the College of Surgeons, and Leinster House.