Eilbhe Donovan

Eilbhe Donovan's minimalist work captures waders gathering in the marsh, seabirds cruising over the surf and birds in flight, as well as other coastal scenes captured in a vast expanse. Walking on nearby, remote Atlantic beaches and kayaking along the rugged coastline - Eilbhe Donovan is constantly inspired by the marine environment she encounters on the Wild Atlantic Way.

She works with ink and monoprint on special cotton paper, sustainably sourced from a mill in England. Each piece is a different size and is torn by hand. Her work conveys peace and simple beauty.
None of her works is the same size - the image and the theme determine the format and size of the work. The finished painting is reduced in size by tearing, a precise, hand-made process that can ruin a work if it is not executed correctly. Each work is framed under UV museum glass.

"I like to leave some of the image for the eye and brain to configure, sometimes creating an unintended abstraction. To make minimal, one has to begin with excess."

Eilbhe Donovan

Eilbhe Donovan: The Minder / Monoprint and ink, 65 x 85 cm

Eilbhe Donovan: Skimming the Surface / Ink and pencil on cotton paper, 98 x 98 cm

Eilbhe Donovan: Fading from View / Monoprint on cotton paper, 63 x 75 cm