Marie Louise Martin

Marie-Louise Martin was born in Dublin in 1960. From school, she went to the National College of Art and Design and studied Fine Art (painting and printmaking) from 1978 to 1983. In her final year, her tutor, the late John Kelly, suggested that she approach the newly opened Black Church Print Studio with a portfolio of work. The studio at that time had very few members but, she recalls, it was a fantastically exciting place to work; in those early days there were several exhibitions, both in Ireland and internationally. Later, she was elected to the studio’s board of directors.

Latterly Marie-Louise has taken a less involved role in the Black Church Print Studio, but remains a committed member. Meanwhile, in 1999, Marie-Louise established a print studio for the Airfield Educational Trust in Dundrum, Dublin; and then, early in 2010, a short decade later, she has established a home studio for herself. This new space is self-contained, and affords her the freedom to explore new avenues in her printmaking.She has exhibited at Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Ulster Academy. Royal Academy (London), International Print Exhibitions in Canada, USA, Taiwan, China, Japan, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Finland, and UK. Prize winner at R.H.A and R.U.A. Her work is in many public and private collections throughout the world.