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Paola Iacovone 

BA [Hons] Art

Paola is an oil painter based in Co. Wicklow. Her work is deeply influenced by the genre of 'Magical Realism', blending the ordinary with the extraordinary to create alternate existences that are whimsical and captivating, where colourful flowers and animals take center stage. She has exhibited in IADT's Place Project (IMMA), Gorey School of Art in Co. Wexford, The Presentation Arts Center in Enniscorthy Co. Wexford, Berkeley Gallery at Grennan Mill, Thomastown Co Kilkenny, Unravelling an Icon, St Brigid 1500/2024 with Sult Artists in Kildare, The Starving Artist Studios online, Pallas Projects, Arklow Library in Co Wicklow, Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co Wicklow.

Divine Intervention, 2024, oil on canvas 120x80cm. This piece is about that moment when you wish there were outside forces to help you in your journey.
Elysian Fields, 2024, oil on canvas, 120x90cm. I created a floating landscape with flowers and birds in the foreground. It suggests the mythological resting place of Greek Gods and heroes.
Glimmering Awareness, 2024, oil on canvas, 100x80cm. Large floral with owl and its prey, the result was a composition that exuded more drama and captivates the viewer.
Unnatural Convergence, 2024, oil on canvas, 100x80cm. An unexpected assembly has formed, comprised of a fairy accompanied by a pink macaw and a dog, with a capuchin monkey descending from a nearby tree.
Therapy Chickens, 2024, oil on canvas, 100x80cm. Nature's beauty can be found in the simplest moments, like observing chickens wandering in the back garden while a cat lazily watches a frog.
Youthful Optimism, 2024, oil on round canvas, 60cm. A portrait of a little girl surrounded with a garland of flowers and a budgie on her shoulder.
Natural Destination, 2024, oil on round canvas, 60cm. "This portrait is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the beauty of art. With its stunning nightscape and expertly arranged florals, it is impossible not to be captivated by its beauty. You won't want to miss this masterpiece at the show."
Floral with Sun Conure, 2024, oil on canvas, 70x60cm.
Remember Oblivion, 2024, oil on canvas, 70x60cm.
Wondering Dimensions, 2024, oil on canvas, 70x60cm
Project Description

My final project is an evocative blend of natural elements with narrative portraits. I painted five large canvases with two small round ones. Three of them are portraits surrounded with flowers and creatures.


Thesis Title

My thesis is titled 'Flower Painting: A Timeless Expression of Beauty and Emotion, a study on the various floral art forms throughout history until the present'. I wanted my research to be tightly linked to my practice so I wrote about florals and their development into a well respected genre on its own.

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