Tomás Ó Cíobháin

Artist Biography:

Tomás O’Cíobháin was born in An Ghráig, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. Always having an interest in the arts as a child he pursued a night course in etching and engraving and began to submit his works to exhibitions. From his first piece he has won numerous awards for his work and has become one of Ireland’s most prolific printmakers. He has participated in a number of group exhibitions including the Royal Hibernian Academy, the Crawford Gallery and the Oireachtas National Exhibition. This success persuaded Tomás to devote himself to a career of teaching furniture design, wood and metal craft. His work is currently on display in the Crawford Municipal Gallery in Cork.