About Anthony

a Dublin born, Irish Artist

Headshot of white male artist with long hair working in the studio on an abstract painting

While Monet painted the changes within the work itself; Carey records the reverberations directly on his work… both sharing a core appreciation for color, texture, light, shadow, and transitions. I hope you enjoy his day in this moment."
Jennifer Gillia Cutshall

Curator, Verum Ultimum Gallery

Portland, Oregon, USA.

Meet Anthony Carey, an abstract painter hailing from the vibrant streets of Dublin, Ireland. His creative journey unfolds as he draws inspiration from the depths of his unconscious mind to breathe life into paintings.


In Carey's artistic realm, acrylic paint, plaster, and industrial adhesives intertwine to form mesmerizing textures that beckon both the eye and the hand. From brushes and knives to copper and steel rods, his toolbox is as diverse as his boundless imagination, each stroke a testament to his endless creativity.


"At the core of my practice lies the exploration of the unconscious and its reflection in dreams," Carey shares. Night after night, he immerses himself in a kaleidoscope of imagery and color, awaiting the inspiration that will  find its way onto his canvases.


Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences, including luminaries like Jackson Pollock, Leonora Carrington, Roderic O'Connor, and Jack Yeats, Carey's work transcends boundaries and 'isms', forging its own unique path in the art world.

Recognized with an award at The Chianciano Biennale in 2022, Carey's artistic odyssey has taken him across the globe, with exhibitions showcasing his creations and paintings finding homes in private collections worldwide. Yet, for him, true success is measured in the profound connection between artist and audience, between the ethereal realm of dreams and the tangible world of reality.

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Anthony Carey

Born in Dublin, Ireland

Currently lives and works in Dublin, Ireland

email: hello@anthonycareyart.com

website: www.anthonycareyart.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/anthonycareyart

Education

Current: BA in Creative Arts with OCA - University of Creative Arts, Barnsley, UK.

Group Exhibitions

2024  So this is early onset bowel cancer, The Loft Gallery, Brisbane, Australia.

2024  6 x 6, RoCo Art Centre, Rochester, NY, USA.

2024  Art for Gaza, The Copperhouse Gallery, Dublin, Ireland.

2023  Open Studio, Dublin, Ireland.

2023  Art at the Mill, Berkeley Gallery, Grennanmill, Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland.

2023  Summer Of Love, Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon, Co.Clare, Ireland.

2023  Mountshannon Arts Festival, Mountshannon, Co. Clare, Ireland.

2023  6 x 6, RoCo Art Centre, Rochester, NY, USA.

2023  10th Annual Abstract Sanctuary, Verum Ultimum Gallery, Portland, Oregon, USA. 

2023  Art Is, Kefi Art Gallery, Toronto,Canada.

2023  Group Show, GalleryX, Dublin, Ireland.

2022  Small Talk, (Solo Show), Icon Factory, Dublin, Ireland.

2022  Chianciano Art Biennale, Museo d’Arte di Chianciano, Tuscany, Italy (Award in abstract category).

2022  AKA, Berkeley Gallery, Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland.

2022  The Garden of Loss and Triumph, Artaviso, Amsterdam , Netherlands.

2022  Door to Door, Artaviso, Litehaus Galerie & Projectraum, Berlin, Germany .

2021  Art in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Art Cave, New York, USA.

2021  Pluid Project, The Cowshed, Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland.

2021  Sculpture in the Garden, Berkley Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland.

2021  Newsprint, Three Works, Scarborough, UK. 

2021  London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, UK.

2021  Newsprint Exhibition, Three Works, Scarborough, UK.

2021  Hope, Fragmented Collective, Glasgow, UK (virtual).

2020  Door to Door (UK & Europe), Artaviso, (virtual) .

2020  Art & Architecture: Uncovering Libraries & Collections,Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Dublin, Ireland.

2020  Artist spotlight, Sauvage Gallery, (virtual).

2019  Christmas Fair, Icon Factory, Dublin, Ireland.

2019  Art & Architecture: Uncovering Libraries & Collections, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Dublin, Ireland.

2019  Sculpture in Context, National Botanical Gardens, Dublin, Ireland.

2018  Showcase, 30 years, Gallery@OXO, London, UK.

2018  Art & Architecture: Uncovering Libraries & Collections, Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Dublin, Ireland.

2018  Trasna 8, Courthouse Gallery and Studios, Co. Clare, Ireland.

Film

‘Story’ a one minute experimental film has been officially selected as a finalist/nominee at film festivals in London,
Berlin, Tokyo, Lisbon, Rome, Los Angeles, Bali, Toronto and Vancouver.

2021  Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards, California, USA, Best Experimental Short - winner.

2021  Great Message International Film Festival, Mumbai, India, Best smartphone - winner.

2021  Tagore International Film Festival, West Bengal, India, Best One Minute Film - winner.

2021  Art Film Awards, Skopje, Macedonia, Best super short film - winner.

2021  Art Film Awards, Skopje, Macedonia, Best poster – winner.

2021  World Film Carnival, Best Experimental Film – winner, Best One Minute Film – winner.

2021  Virgin Spring Cinefest, West Bengal, India, Singapore, Best One Minute Film – winner.

2021  Druk International Film Festival, Best One Minute Film – winner.

2021  1st Monthly FIlm Festival, Belgrade, Serbia -Honourable Mention.

2021  Luleå International Film Festival, Luleå, Sweden - Semi-Finalist.

Fundraising

2023  Twitter Art Exhibit, supporting Urban Native Youth Association, Vancouver, Canada.

2023  Outside the Box Auction at The RHA, supporting Scoop Foundation, Dublin, Ireland.
2022  ArtHouse, in aid of Outhouse Dublin.

2022  Incognito, in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

2022  Twitter Art Exhibit, supporting The Encephalitis Society, The Hiscox Building, York, UK. 

2021  Incognito, in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

2021  ArtHouse, in aid of Outhouse Dublin.

2021  Twitter Art Exhibit, in aid of LINC, Cheltenham, UK.

2021  Pluid Project, Dublin, Ireland. 

2020  Inside Out Homeshow, in aid of The Coombe Childrens Hospital.

2020  ArtHouse, in aid of Outhouse Dublin.

Books

2018  Connection, Anthony Carey, Dublin, Ireland.
2020  Letters from Dublin, Anthony Carey and Stephen Carey, Dublin, Ireland.

2020  Ask Me Arse and other useful phrases, Anthony Carey and Becca Carey, Dublin, Ireland.
 

Reviews

Whelan, Ken: ‘Finglas Connection’, Northside People Sunday, 2nd September, 2018.

Whelan, Ken: ‘Author writes letters from Dublin’, Northside People Sunday, 7th January, 2020.

Publications

2021 Red Sails in a Covid Urban Landscape, Artists Responding To, Issue 6.

2021 Opinion, Haus-A-Rest, Issue 13, The Uncanny.


Works held in private collections in Ireland, the USA, Mexico, Australia, UK, Germany, and Greece.


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Part of my process is to hang work on the wall at home for days sometimes weeks and see how it speaks to me throughout the day. It is always fascinating to see the changing colours and shadows throughout the day. I took a photo of the work in natural daylight every hour from 9am to 5pm and created this short video.


Dawn Passage, hourly light from 9am to 5pm (16 seconds)

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