November 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA

November Studio Update

November 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA

Where did the year go? Blink and it's over. That's how this year felt to me at least. My Word of the Year has been abundance in all its forms: time, ideas, opportunities, success, well-being, friendship, and love.

November 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

New work, MFA

Artist talk at Spike Island Associates Space

November 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

New work, MFA

Looking forward to my 'Open Sandwich' talk at Spike Island on Thurs. 15th Nov. in the Assoc. Space 12-1pm. I'll be discussing new work for my MA Fine Art at Bath Spa Uni, a recent pop-up residency at The Cells in Trowbridge with Angel Greenham, and how this all fits into my commercial practice for the international designed interiors market. Details here: http://ow.ly/l8na30mupPk

October 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, New work

October Studio Update

October 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, New work

It's been a packed October with lots happening with on all fronts, including two exhibitions, new art sales and rentals, a new term at school, and Affordable Art Fair Battersea London. Plus I managed to squeeze in a quick trip to the US to see loved ones!

October 1, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, Installations, MFA, New work, Openings

September Studio Update

October 1, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, Installations, MFA, New work, Openings

It's been a month of school-focused commitments, an exhibition to mark the half-way point in my MFA, plus a bit of jail cell magic sprinkled into the mix (no, I didn't commit a crime).

September 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Invitational Pop-Up Residency at The Cells

September 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Invitational Pop-Up Residency at The Cells

This month I have been collaborating with artist Angel Greenham at Trowbridge Arts Center as part of her summer residency in The Cells. We spent last week immersed in this fascinating space, creating unexpected interventions with found objects, juxtaposed materials, motion, and light.

September 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, New work

MA Fine Art Year 1 Exhibition

September 25, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, New work

Last week we marked the official end of our first year as MFA students with an exhibition. Our normally well-used studios were whipped into shape for a respectable space in which to install our work.

August 23, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, MFA, Openings, Studio

August Studio Update: Wrapping Up

August 23, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Exhibitions, MFA, Openings, Studio

August has been a nice balance between head-down work at my school studio in the thick of research and gearing up for some great opportunities and client work in the autumn.

August 17, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA, New work

MA Fine Art Year 1 Wrap Up

August 17, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA, New work

Hard to believe that we're about to wrap up the first year of a 2-year MFA degree! To cap off our trimester and celebrate the end of Year 1 there will be an Interim Exhibition that coincides with the Degree Show for graduates.

August 14, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA, Life, Studio

Interview with Study International

August 14, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

MFA, Life, Studio

Life comes full circle sometimes, doesn't it? At the age of 19, I spent my Junior Year Abroad studying in Montpellier, France. Decades later, I am once again an international student at the Bath School of Art & Design's MA Fine Art program.

July 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

July Studio Update: Hello Summer!

July 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

After a low-key month of June, things ramped back up in July with MFA studies (no summer break in this program!) and a bit of client work.

June 1, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

May Studio Update: Manic May!

June 1, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

When I decided to pursue my MFA last year, I knew there would be times like this past month when I would just have to power through a pile of work and competing deadlines. Between client commissions and major projects due for school all at once, it was a bit of a manic May.

May 31, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

New work, MFA

MFA research: Studio 1 Assessment exhibition

May 31, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

New work, MFA

MFA research: Studio 1 Assessment exhibition

I just wrapped up the 2nd term of a 2-year MFA, capping it off with an in-studio exhibition of my work and a fat research binder to back it up. The research process has been eye-opening!

April 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

We did it! Large edition of hand-embellished prints

April 27, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

We did it! Large edition of hand-embellished prints

In early April, a large order of Hand-Embellished Prints left the studio to make their way overseas for framing and then final installation in their new home. While I can't yet reveal who this project is for, below are more behind-the-scenes shots of the work in progress.

April 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Work

A few of my favorite things

April 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Work

With a string of non-stop projects to kick off the year, I have been relying heavily on a core set of trusted tools and materials to keep things moving with minimal hitches. It's only through years of trial and error that a few of my favorite things have come to be.

March 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

New Commission for The Phoenician Resort Spa

March 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

The Phoenician Resort is an iconic luxury retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona. A massive multi-phased renovation has been underway, including a new three-story spa that opens this month. I'm so pleased that four of my pieces will soon be gracing the walls of this gorgeous property.

March 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Bath Life Loves

March 4, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

So pleased to see my work on the cover of Bath Life Magazine's Arts Section this month!

February 12, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Commissions, Materials

Gold Leaf

February 12, 2018

Kelly M O'Brien

Commissions, Materials

After running out of a coveted type of gold leaf from a supplier that is no longer in business, I've been getting up to speed on this material that is so key to my art practice.