Suzanne Carroll

Bio

I'm a visual artist working at the intersection of art and environmental advocacy. Through painting, printmaking, and mixed media, I explore the changing relationship between land and sea—documenting shifting shorelines and declining biodiversity along Ireland's coasts.

My practice is rooted in direct engagement with place. I create earth pigments from stones gathered along Carlingford Lough and experiment with Gofun Shirayuki, a traditional Japanese technique using oyster shells from local farms. These materials connect my work physically to the landscapes that inspire it, transforming my paintings into records of both place and ecological concern.

Recent projects like The Fishery Exchange expand beyond the studio, bringing together scientists, oyster producers, artists, and policymakers around shared meals to spark conversations about environmental restoration. What began as artistic inquiry has evolved into active participation in native oyster restoration efforts on Carlingford Lough.

Since graduating with First Class Honours from NCAD in 2021, my work has been acquired by the Droichead Arts Centre, Louth County Council, and the OPW. I've been supported by Creative Ireland, the Arts Council, and Create Louth, with recent exhibitions including a three-person show at Droichead Arts Centre curated by Dorothy Smith ARHA, and finalist selections for the John Richardson French Residency Award.

I work from Bridge Street Studios in Dundalk, where I continue developing sustainable painting practices and collaborative projects that bridge art, science, and community action.