Bio
1982
Born in Dublin, Ireland
Based in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Omin is an Irish visual artist whose work has evolved from a 27-year foundation in graffiti into a distinctive contemporary practice that bridges street art and fine art. A graduate of the Dublin Institute of Technology with a BA (Hons) in Visual Communications, he now works full-time from his studio in Dundalk, County Louth. His work explores the tension between digital and analog worlds, drawing influence from the fractured aesthetics of everyday digital communication—glitches, distortions, and interruptions. Using techniques ranging from photorealism to graphic abstraction, Omin creates pieces that investigate rhythm, place- ment, and emotional tone across both public and gallery spaces.
Omin has exhibited widely in both solo and group settings and is a member of North Louth Artists, a collective of 14 professional artists who exhibit annually and support one another’s practice.
His work is part of the Municipal Collection, with two pieces acquired under Taiscé Lú (Louth’s Treasure Trove), affirming his contribution to the region’s contemporary visual culture.
From 2019 to 2021, he served as Artistic Director and Curator of the SEEK Contemporary Urban Arts Festival in Dundalk, helping shape the town’s cultural landscape through contemporary muralism and public art.
Whether in a white-cube gallery or on a city wall, Omin approaches each project with a deep sensitivity to form, context, and narrative—transforming spaces through artworks that resonate with pulse and presence.
Murals
2025
Off the Hook / Waterford Walls Festival / Co. Waterford
2025
Hidden Pulse / Clermont Health / Haggards Town / Blackrock / Co. Louth
2024
Fair day in Shercock / Shercock Tidy Towns / Co. Cavan
2024
Joy / Dundalk Outcomers / July
2023
Landescape Painting / K-Fest Arts Festival / Killorglin / Co. Kerry / June
2023
Blossom / St. Brigid’s School / Ard Esmuin / Dundalk / June
2022
Put the needle on the record / Walls of Wexford / Wexford Opera House / March
2022
Rossmore Castle / Invited Artist for Monaghan Murals Project / October
2022
Information Highway / Waterford Walls / Waterford / August
2022
Inbound from Cork to Kinsale / Kinsale Holiday Village / Kinsale / Co. Cork / July
2022
The Lady From Langford Street / K-Fest Arts Festival / Killorglin / Co. Kerry / June
2021
Poet at Rosie’s Corner / Patrick Kavanagh Tribute / Invited Artist for Monaghan Murals Project / April
Awards & Residencies
2023
‘Established Artist’ / Bursary Scheme / Louth County Council
2022
Arts Council of Ireland / Agility Award
2014
Creative Spark Artist in Residence Program
Collections
Office of Public Works (OPW), Ireland
Education
2008–
2012
BA Honours Degree Visual Communications Dublin Institute of Technology.
2004
Multimedia & Design Certificate Dundalk Institute of Technology.
2001
Certificate in Art Design & Mixed Media Ballyfermot Senior College
Solo Exhibitions
2024
HEADFIRST / Opening on Culture Night / Bootleg Dublin / Sep–Oct
2023
Omin Showcase / Accenture / Smithfield / Dublin / Mar–Apr
2023
iLL CoMMuNiCaTiON’ / An Táin Arts Centre / Dundalk / Nov–Dec
Select Group Exhibitions
2025
Art Riddler 2025’ — Invited artist / Charlemont Square / Dublin
2024
PLAY AREA — Invited artist / Abstract Boundaries / Charlemont Square / Dublin
2024
‘Reside’ / Creative Spark residency & print studio exhibition / Basement Gallery / Dundalk / October - November
2024
56th Annual Exhibition of North Louth Artists / May–June
2023
Concrete x Canvas II / Group Exhibiton / Outset Gallery / Galway / Sep 22nd–Oct 15th
2023
‘Conceptual’ / Elements of Style Group Show / Glass Box Gallery / Brooklyn / New York / June 21st–27th
2023
‘Streets of Dublin’ / Exhibition / Phase Space Arts / Rathgar / Dublin / June–July
2023
‘Exploration & Inspiration’ / 55th Annual Exhibition of North Louth Artists / May–June
2022
‘Outset Xmas Open’ / Group Exhibition / Galway / November
2022
SCOOP / Outside The Box / Art Auction / Invited Artist / Hen’s Teeth / Dublin / October
2022
‘Paipear’ Exhibition / Hang Tough Contemporary / Central Plaza / Dublin / July
2022
‘Looking Forward, Looking Back’ / North Louth Artists Annual Exhibition / Basement Gallery / Dundalk / May–June
2022
DIY SOS / Original Painting Created for RTÉ Show / February
2021
Louth Culture Quest / 5x Art Installations / Produced by An Táin Art Centre / Co. Louth
2020
‘How We Live Now’ / A virtual Exhibition curated by An Táin Arts Centre / June–July
2019
‘Taisce Lú: A Curator’s Choice’ / an Exhibition of artworks from the Louth County Council Collection / curated by Claire Halpin / An Táin Arts Centre Dundalk / 21st Nov–15th Feb
2019
AAEX (Art as Exchange) / Installations Exhibition / Clanbrassil St / Dundalk / Curatorial Support: Anne Mager / The Corridor Project / November
2018
North Louth Artist’s / 50th Anniversary Exhibition / Basement Gallery / Dundalk / May
2018
‘Grey Area’ Exhibition 1 & 2 / Invited Artist / Point Village / Dublin
2015
Come to the Edge / Artist in Residence / Creative Spark Annual Exhibition / Basement Gallery / Dundalk / (2nd piece bought by Dundalk Arts Council as OPW)
Arts Management
2019–
2021
SEEK Contemporary Urban Arts Festival / Dundalk / Co Creator / Artist Curator / Creative Director
Colophon
Photography by OMIN / Sean X / Joe Bloggs
Website by Post Studio
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