Who is Maria Jordan-O’Reilly?
An eclectic old bird, Maria Jordan-O’Reilly is a creative soul who uses visual art along with other forms of expression to examine her journey through life.
An artistic soul in a body that is getting older and a bit creaky at times. I love taking time to create words and images and to tap into my imagination. Currently my work continues to evolve, ever changing, as I explore and delve into different processes, tools and techniques.
My pieces are organically created, growing from my emotions and day-to-day lived experience. All are quite unique, and each piece adds to my body of work and indeed feeds into my ideas for future pieces.
Some days paint and brush call to me and demand expression, and others it is the pen that is most salient. Occasionally each inspire the other, and pen and brush; paint and words; come together in a flurry of thoughts that neither one can quite hold alone.
One thing I do know, with every venture towards expression, is that the outcome is never guaranteed, much like life itself!
Chats with Friends – In Conversation with Sarah, Attracta and Andrew Manson on The Irish Art Podcast
Its always wonderful to chat with friends, and this conversation was a very special one. Following a chat during a zoom call with other lovely members of the Biscuit Factory the effervescent Sarah Eva Manson invited me to come and chat to her wonderful family for the...
A Gallery Wall – A simple idea to display your favourite art.
You may find that you have several pieces of art that really resonate with you, so what is the best way to display them so you can enjoy them every day? One simple idea is a Gallery Wall. Basically use one wall in your room to create a collection of...
And the Clouds are Lifting
Maybe it's the coming of brighter, longer days or maybe it's the fact that I will be vaccinated tomorrow, but things seem brighter and more cheerful this week. It's been a long and difficult year, and I am looking forward to getting the chance to meet up with much...