Capturing the world through colour and pattern.

“The Nativity” By Irish Artist Mainie Jellett Happy Christmas to everyone I had the pleasure of working with this year. To new friends, new projects and a brand new year ahead! Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh
Worked on some amazing design projects this year. Here is a sneak peak at part of some textiles I designed for a well known Irish brand. Unfortunately cant reveal any more than this little corner right now but looking forward to seeing the range in s
This lovely girl “Fleur” was sold at auction last friday night at The Elephant in the Room Gala Ball. A wonderful movement to get people talking about mental health. Founded by Brent Pope All Blacks rugby player and all round good person.
Looking forward to this weekend! #caga #dublingalleryweekend #art #irishart
The Art Riddler show opens tonight at 6pm and runs from 25th October to 3rd November at 1 Charlemont Square, Charlemont Street, Dublin 2. Well worth a visit! Lots to see. #artriddler2024 #art #irishart #shirleycopperwhite #franlambkin #collaboration
Last few days to see this wonderful exhibition at the Dlr Lexicon Municipal Gallery, Dunlaoghaire. #dlrlexicon #shirleycopperwhite #franlambkin #collaboration #sculpture #painting #crosscurrentsexhibition #irishartists #gaia #earthgodess
Final touches to a lovely project. Full reveal soon! #shirleycopperwhite #painting #design #jesmonite #acrylics #bold #pattern #colour #sculpture #new
Delighted to have this piece “Gaia ll” earth goddess selected. Big thanks to the Art Riddler! This was a collaboration between myself & @franlambkinsculpture. Looking forward to the opening on 24th October at Charlemont Square, Dub
Say hello to “Blanche”! She was installed in Blanchardstown Centre yesterday as part of the wonderful “Elephant in the Room” movement. Founded by Brent Pope, the aim is to get people talking about mental health in a healthy an
Delighted to be part of this exhibition of 100 artists selected to show at the Europa Gallery at the new European Commission offices in Dublin. Thanks to the Hamilton Gallery @hamiltongallery for selecting and curating this exhibition. Private view o
Playing with colour…..work in progress #shirleycopperwhite #colour #hues #saturation #mood #pallette #art #irishartist
Last night saw the opening of The Crosscurrents exhibition at the Dlr Lexicon Municipal Gallery in Dunlaoghaire. It was a wonderful and very well attended exhibition. This painted sculpture is called “Gaia” the greek goddess of the Eart
Back in April I was busy painting this 8 ft lighthouse sculpture for Southampton Hospitals Charity. Only managed to put some pics together now showing part of the process. This design is part of a sculpture trail of other fantastic lighthouse designs
Little sketches for bigger work. #shirleycopperwhite #painting #irishartist #colour #pattern #shape #patternlanguage
Work in progress on this piece. Have a great bank holiday weekend everyone!! #art #painting #mixedmedia #artist #botanical #abstract #paint #colour #pattern
Back in April I went to paint this large hare sculpture in Luton. A large amount of fun was had by all. There was lots of painting masking and varnishing all in quite a tight time line but we made it! This hare is part of a sculpture trail thats li
Some loose strokes… studio warm up. Sometimes I prefer my sketches to the finished work! #mixedmedia #ink #acrylic #collage #shirleycopperwhite #irishartist #studio #sketches #workinprogress
Ive been deep in work these last few weeks so I have not been on here much. Heres a piece I finished after much to..ing and fro..ing! Love using collage with painting! “Cactus Blue” 49 x 42 cms Acrylic and painted collage on canvas