Thick luscious paint and harsh black marks are beautifully juxtaposed by the cheerful and somewhat humorous element to Niamh’s work. Her paintings reference the historical motif of the ‘still life’ whilst her technique is emotive and representative rather than precise. Somewhat reminiscent of Picasso in their juvenility whilst her use of colour and texture is considered. The work feels both precious and expressive. (Sophie Castle, 2020)
Niamh Birch is based in London, England after graduating with a 1:1 in Contemporary Arts Practice BA(Hons) at Bath Spa University in 2019.
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Education:
Contemporary Arts Practice BA (Hons) 1:1
Residencies:
Blue Shop Cottage X Amassa (2021) August 11 – 18
44AD Art Space & Studios 2019 – 2020
Solo Exhibitions:
Liquid Afternoons @ Tap & Bottle (2022) SE1 1SG | January 11 – 26 February
I don’t care as long as it’s on the rocks @ Studio Kind (2021) EX33 2FB | March – April
Flowers in the Window @ 44AD Artspace (2021) BA1 1NN | August 3 – 8
Group Exhibitions:
End of Residency Exhibition @ Mauroux Town Centre (2021) September 18
Tempo @ The Brick Lane Gallery (2020) E16 SA | October 28 – 8 November
The Art of Communication (in the Commonwealth) @ 44AD (2020) BA1 1NN | March 6 – 15
Deck the Walls @ 44AD (2019) BA1 1NN | December 18-23
44AD Open Studios @ 44AD (2019) BA1 1NN | November 27-28
Bath Spa University Graduate Exhibition @ ArtBar, Abbey Hotel (2019) BA1 1LF | July 1 – 30 September
Bath Spa University Graduate Show @ Sion Hill (2019) BA1 5SF | June 8 – 16
BABE (Bristol Artists Book Event)@ Arnolfini (2019) BS1 4QA | March 30 – 31
Something Political @ The Holburne Museum (2019) BA2 4DB | March 29
Pavilion of Painting @ Bath Arts Fringe Festival (2018) BA1 1BN | May 25 – June 10
Niamh Birch 