Róisín de Buitléar
Róisín de Buitléar is a multifaceted artist, educator, and curator whose creative vision is deeply rooted in her cultural heritage. Her artworks are held in public collections across the globe, including prestigious institutions in Ireland, Britain, Japan, France, China, and the USA. including site-specific installations in public buildings in Ireland, including the esteemed W5 Belfast. Róisín's recent focus explores the interplay of sound and light in both exhibition and performance settings. In 2024, her art work takes her to Spain, Slovenia, and France and China, where she has been selected to show her evocative glasswork. Notable accolades punctuate her long career, including being the inaugural artist-in-residence at the National Museum of Ireland from January 2018 to January 2019. In 2022, she earned the prestigious Bonham's Special Mention prize at the Venice Glass Week. Currently, Róisín serves as the artist-in-residence for the climate action project Dinnseanchas, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to using art as a catalyst for social and environmental change.