Joanne Boyle is a painter based in Dublin, Ireland. Her work
explores embodiment through the mimetic nature of
substances. Experimenting with the fundamentals of
structure, viscosity and plasticity as a catalyst for new work.
Using oil paint, household gloss paint, pigmented polymer,
working on built surfaces such as wood, canvas, ceramic
and paper. The painting centres around utilising techniques
of control and play such as pouring, syringing, blowing,
dripping, playing with density, weight and material
composition. Forming, shaping and preparing the underlay
for paint is now as important as the surface. Boyle’s work
invests significant attention to developing grounds, its forms
and the shapes holding the paint, bringing new tensions,
and dynamism to the work. These surfaces are then
prepared over time allowing her to sit with all aspects of the
piece. Every surface is considered, from how the work is
handled, how it feels in hand, to how it is hung. The imagery
on these works come from a deep understanding of how
paint itself works.
Exhibitions include Ireland, Northern Ireland, US, UK and
Beijing.
Selected solo show; Mermaid Arts Centre, Wicklow,
Ireland. Selected group shows; Cnuasach, Royal Hibernian
Academy, Dublin, Ireland; Permission|Slip, Canopy Studio,
New York, USA; The Lido Open, Margate, UK; It Rose and It
Fell, Terrace gallery, London, UK; Layers, The Department
Store, London, UK; Connections, Boyle Arts Festival,
Ireland; The Pleasure Ground, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin,
Ireland.
Joanne Boyle’s practice includes working in non-traditional
art settings facilitating art classes and workshops. This
practice includes collaborating with youth groups, young
people in care settings, early school leavers, community art
projects for adults with special needs, homeless shelters
across Dublin, St. Patricks Mental Health Hospital, women
only focused groups and adults and young people in the
prison services.
Boyle has an extensive range of experience of 18 years
working with art and creativity to foster cohesion and
purpose in marginalised groups.