Ana Carey

Ana Carey born Dublin City, grew up exhibiting her art at a young age. Ceramics were her first love. Ana Carey holds a B.A Degree in Fine Art Sculpture & Combined Media from Limerick School of Art and Design, graduating in 2012.

During the summers of college years she worked with The Civic Trust,  Regeneration Limerick in developing urban spaces with local schools painting murals. While studying Ana found great interest in developing new pop up gallery spaces seen in her past show ‘Practise of Process’, an old Clark shoe store reused. 

She is the co-founder of Ana Carey Gallery at The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2. For the lasts few years, curating and producing a number of events and exhibitions, alongside her own artistic practice. Carey is a proud member of The United Arts Club and over the past number of years she has exhibited in group shows. Ana’s most desired spot in Dublin is her studio in La Cathedral Studios BackLoft with a focus to create a community minded environment.

Artist Statement:

As a sculptor hailing from Dublin, she finds inspiration in the timeless forms of Picasso and Rodin. Her artistic journey began with an early fascination for the human figure a love affair that has persisted through the years.

Her creative process marries traditional sculpting techniques with a contemporary twist. She shapes materials with respect, paying homage to the masters who came before. Yet, it’s the finishing touch the vibrant colour pop that sets her work apart, a nod to the present. The interplay of form, colour, and memory fuels Ana’s exploration.