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www.conorobrienart.com Facebook Twitter Google+ Flickr Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Tumblr Artist Statement I recently graduated with a degree in Fine Art at Ulster University, Belfast.   My art is created through a range of media such as painting, drawing, and most recently, photography.   I aim for my work to be multilayered, both visually and conceptually, so that it is has the potential to portray numerous narratives to the viewer, varying widely depending on their experiences in life, and for the subject matter to be viewed in a wider context beyond the frame of the image.   My...more
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TSO Photography filmed this video at the top of Spain’s highest mountain El Teide. His aim was “to capture the beautiful Milky Way along with one of the most amazing mountains. He achieved and so much more with this time lapse video full of inspiring... 

Stephen Wilkes is one of many artists that are inspiring my current work at University. This video gives you an insight into his practice and the process involved to create the magnificent photographs of his Day to Night Series. * Click the button... 

Denis Smith - Ball of Light

June 17th, 2014

A truly motivating video about Denis Smith’s inspirational series called ‘Ball of Light’. His photographs use a form of light painting which have helped push the ever expanding boundaries of photography. “This 15 minute documentary tells the story... 

Here is a great quote by the renowned American painter, printmaker and photographer - Chuck Close. A very motivating and inspiring quote which should help you create great art rather than waiting it for it to happen. “The advice I like to give you... 

Art and Emotion

June 6th, 2014

Art has a transcending ability to connect and communicate with people. It forms a unique relationship between the artwork and the viewer, sometimes very articulated and other times strangely enigmatic. If we want to fully understand a particular w... 

This is a question which would struggle to produce a definitive answer. Not all art is liked, but because it contains such a wide variety, it means there is always an art form for everyone – that is the beauty of art. Whether we like it or not, we ca...