EXPANDING THE NARATIVE
Shandon Studios welcomes Associate Members who come to spend time with us doing specific projects when needed.
As we renovate more parts of the building we welcome artists from all disciplines to get in touch.
Music has always wielded a profound influence over visual arts. Artists frequently draw inspiration from the harmonies and rhythms they perceive, transposing these onto their artistic mediums. The blend of music and visual arts yields
a multi-sensory encounter for both the creator and the observer.
How Do We Define Art?
Art is not solely defined by its content; rather, the emotions it incites and the meanings it conveys to the beholder contribute significantly to a work’s classification as art. Many factors come into play, and countless influences
contribute to the final outcome. Similarly, art is a dynamic and intimate communication conduit, allowing us to articulate thoughts, sentiments, instincts, and aspirations in a way that words simply cannot replicate. When we engage
in any artistic creation, our selected medium becomes the messenger of our feelings , observation’s, intent, our thought process facilitating our very essence and ideas.
The substance of our art is personal to us, however the manner of its presentation can defy boundaries and convey meanings to the observer beyond our conscious interpretations or intentions.
If you feel you fit with us !!!!! GET IN TOUCH
shandonstudios@gmail.com
Artistic Director: Mary P O Connor
Mary P O Connor studied at the Crawford College of Art Cork and the Royal College of Art London. She has exhibited widely in Europe and the USA and her work is held in many private and public collections. She has received numerous awards both for Art & Photography including from GPA ( Guinness Peat Aviation), Elizabeth T Greenshields, Madame Tussauds, RHA ( Royal Hibernian Academy) & RA ( Royal Academy)
Mary is represented by Treadwells Gallery in Vienna & Berlin and Pyms Gallery in London. Marys work has always been concerned with social and political themes and pushing her audience to react. In 2007 she became a Buddhist nun and her work has gradually become more reflective, concerned more with inner emotions, change making and sense of place within the broader human family. Her spiritual practice feeds into her artistic practice & visa versa
Painter / Photographer / Artistic Director
Managing Director: Jess Sweetnam
In the realm where arts and passion meet, Jess, a director, takes her lofty seat.
From hotels to choirs, a vibrant blend, Life’s symphony through her efforts extend.
In forties’ grace, she dons the leader’s role, Crafting visions that illuminate the soul.
A life coach’s touch, a guiding hand, Transforming concepts into art so grand.
With customer service as her learned art, She weaves connections from each loving heart.
In volunteer work and the choir’s embrace, Jess molds a community with boundless grace.
Through notes and colors, her canvas unfolds, A sonnet of a life where love enfolds.
-AI generated poem
Creator / Managing Director / Diversity Director
A.N. Other
This could be you, if you would like to apply for a place in Shandon Studios please contact us on shandonstudios@gmail.com
or call Jess on +353 87 231 4772
Artists / Musicians / Writers / Dancers/ Actors/ Multi Disciplinary Practice
” An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.”
- Charles Bukowski
