Melissa O'Donnell
Overview
Melissa O'Donnell is an Irish artist working in the realm of contemporary painting, drawing and print. Her works offer alternative views on nature whilst paying tribute to past masters and historical depictions of this subject.
In 2022 O'Donnell presented 'Turning It Over', a solo exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin where her work has previously been exhibited in their Annual Exhibitions. In 2020 she was shortlisted for the prestigious John Moore's Painting Prize (National Museums Liverpool, UK) and her work was exhibited online at the Contemporary Irish Arts Centre, Los Angeles.
O'Donnell's work is held in both private and public collections including the OPW State Art Collection and the RCSI, Dublin.
Works
Exhibitions
SPRING GROUP SHOW
GALLERY & INVITED ARTISTS2 - 26 Apr 2025Featuring work by Margo Banks, Jean Bardon, John Behan, Comhghall Casey, Serena Caulfield, Tom Climent, Clifford Collie, Eamon Colman, Orla de Brí, Ana Duncan, Bridget Flinn, Stephanie Hess, Carol Hodder,...Read moreWINTER GROUP SHOW
Gallery & Invited Artists21 Nov - 23 Dec 2024Solomon Fine Art is delighted to hold its annual Winter Group Exhibition showcasing painting, sculpture and print by some of Ireland's leading artists. This extensive and varied exhibition will include...Read moreSUMMER GROUP EXHIBITION
Gallery & invited artists25 Jul - 24 Aug 2024This extensive and varied exhibition, presented in our bright city centre space represents the best of contemporary Irish art and is well worth visiting this summer. A vibrant mix of...Read moreSPRING GROUP SHOW
Gallery & invited artists4 - 27 Apr 2024Our annual Spring exhibition of painting, sculpture and print. Featuring work by some of Irelands leading contemporary artists including Margo Banks, Leah Beggs, John Behan, Comhghall Casey, Serena Caulfield, Tom...Read moreSUMMER GROUP EXHIBITION
Painting, sculpture & print by gallery & invited artists27 Jul - 26 Aug 2023This extensive and varied exhibition, presented in our bright city centre space represents the best of contemporary Irish art and is well worth visiting this summer. A vibrant mix of...Read moreMelissa O'Donnell
Beautiful Decay4 - 27 May 2023O’Donnell’s paintings offer an alternative and somewhat uncanny, dream-like view of nature. By toying with the distinction between subject and background her meandering floral compositions reveal themselves like apparitions, while...Read moreSPRING GROUP EXHIBITION
Gallery & Invited Artists6 - 29 Apr 2023Featuring new work by some of Ireland’s leading artists including Margo Banks, Jean Bardon, John Behan, Leah Beggs, Comhghall Casey, Tom Climent, Eamon Colman, Orla de Brí, Ana Duncan, Margaret...Read more
News
Irish Examiner: April brings Irish Art to Paris
words by Des O'Sullivan April 20, 2024At a key time of year in a city busily preparing for the Olympic Games this is a huge boost for Irish art. Sotheby’s third...Read moreFor The Love of Art
The Leinster Art Collection March 20, 2024Curated by Sync & Swim, who previously curated and installed the art collections at The Dean Cork and The Dean Galway, the Leinster Hotel artwork...Read moreIRISH TIMES CULTURE MAGAZINE: Melissa O'Donnell
May Favourites by Gemma Tipton May 20, 2023IRISH TIMES CULTURE MAGAZINE May Bouquet By Gemma Tipton In the right artistic hands, flowers can go beyond the beautiful to add a nice touch...Read moreMELISSA O'DONNELL: What Lies Beneath
Sunday Independent, Niall MacMonagle May 7, 2023Finding a natural refuge for growth and grieving Art : What Lies Beneath NIALL MACMONAGLE MELISSA O'DONNELL Mind Garden Carrying on a family tradition, Melissa...Read moreMelissa O'Donnell: Sotheby's Irish Sale
Paris: 4-10 May 2023 May 2, 2023Sotheby's auctioneers are staging their second edition of Irish Art in Paris following the success of their inaugural sale last year. Held in the beautiful...Read moreMELISSA O'DONNELL: My Favourite Room
Sunday Independent May 1, 2023My Favourite Room: The Wicklow home with a gallery wall of fine art and an inspirational kitchen table Life hasn’t always been easy for Melissa...Read morePICTURING YOURSELF BUYING ART ISN’T DIFFICULT
Sunday Times / Home Magazine March 12, 2023PICTURING YOURSELF BUYING ART ISN’T DIFFICULT The art experts Tara Murphy and Michael 'Rubio' Hennigan are attempting to change the way we think about purchasing...Read moreMelissa O'Donnell (fka O'Faherty) talk: Sotheby's Irish Art Sale
November 12, 2022Part of a series of Sotheby’s Artist Talks ahead of the Irish Art Auction as part of a preview held at Royal Hibernian Academy Dublin...Read more
