03/09/2026
Art has the power to transform a space.
For me, it is never simply the finishing touch to an interior. The right piece of art can change the atmosphere of a room, create a sense of connection and individuality, and bring together architecture, materials, colour and light in a way that nothing else can.
I’m delighted to be part of Design Week Dublin this September for The Importance of Art in Designed Spaces, a conversation exploring exactly this relationship between art and interiors.
Hosted at the wonderful Gerard Byrne Gallery, I’ll be joined by James O’Halloran, art specialist and Director at Adam’s Auctioneers, and Helena Hart, property expert and History of Art graduate, with the conversation moderated by Deirdre Coleman, interior designer and presenter of RTÉ’s Home Rescue: The Big Fix.
With such different perspectives across art, interiors and property, I’m looking forward to exploring how original and handmade work can add depth, character and emotion to a considered space — and why art should be thought about from the very beginning of the design process, rather than simply added at the end.
As someone with a background in Fine Art Sculpture, I’ve always believed that art and design are intrinsically connected. A beautiful interior should have a story, and art is often at the heart of that story.
📍 Gerard Byrne Gallery, 13 Trinity Street, Dublin 2
📅 Thursday 17 September
⏰ 6.30–9pm
Registration via link in bio.