Through the medium of paint I develop layered and textured compositions that celebrate basic forms. Whether creating arrays of geometric shapes or highlighting a single object, I approach each painting as an opportunity to explore the dynamics of how shapes and colours interact one against another. In particular, I am attracted to the contrast I am able to achieve by juxtaposing bright, fluorescent acrylics with their plastic-like nature against the more earthy tones and thick textures achieved with oils, cold wax and sand.

While my work is predominantly abstract, I do occasionally draw and paint from representation in an effort to study objects and scenes that capture my attention and have something to teach me about colour and form. As I am lucky enough to live in the seaside village of Howth, I find inspiration in the organic forms of the seascape and the garden, while visits to my native New York fill my mind with sharper angles and intricate lines of architecture.

about the artist

Naomi was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She worked as a graphic designer and primary school teacher in New York and Washington DC before relocating to Ireland with her husband and two children in 2017. She currently resides in Dublin where she paints from her home studio in the seaside village of Howth.

Naomi’s paintings have been exhibited in Ireland and the United States and are held in private collections internationally.