Rachel Kenny (b. 1998) is a Cork-born multi-disciplinary artist, based in Dublin, Ireland. She holds a Commended Bachelor's degree in Fine Art Print from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, with prior studies in Philosophy, Sociology, and Drama Studies, University College Dublin. In 2023, she earned the prestigious Graduate Award from Graphic Studio Dublin and her work was acquired by The Office of Public Works, Dublin Castle, joining the esteemed State Art Collection of Ireland. She is currently supported by the Irish Arts Council, with funding from the Agility Award 2024.
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Graphic Studio Dublin
FLUX Studios
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists
Visual Artists Ireland
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Graphic Studio Dublin
FLUX Studios
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists
Visual Artists Ireland
COLLECTIONS
Office of Public Works Irish State Art Collection, Dublin Castle
Graphic Studio Dublin
AWARDS
Design & Crafts Council Ireland Emerging Maker Award - Shortlisted [Winners announced 9th September 2025]
Arts Council Ireland Agility Award (2024)
Graphic Studio Dublin Graduate Award (2023)
Office of Public Works Purchase Award (2023)
National College of Art and Design Commendation Prize for BA Honours Fine Art Print (2023)
Office of Public Works Irish State Art Collection, Dublin Castle
Graphic Studio Dublin
AWARDS
Design & Crafts Council Ireland Emerging Maker Award - Shortlisted [Winners announced 9th September 2025]
Arts Council Ireland Agility Award (2024)
Graphic Studio Dublin Graduate Award (2023)
Office of Public Works Purchase Award (2023)
National College of Art and Design Commendation Prize for BA Honours Fine Art Print (2023)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & PERFORMANCES
2025
How to peel an onion without crying, The Art Shelter Collective, FLUX Gallery, Chatham Row, Dublin.
The Secret of Colour & Light, ArtNetdlr, curated by Louise Neiland, supported by dlr County Council, Dublin.
2024
Daonnacht, Richmond Road Studios, Dublin.
Echoes of Home, Simon Communities of Ireland & Graphic Studio Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin.
Culture Night, FLUX Gallery, Chatham Row, Dublin.
Summer Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Annual Exhibition, FLUX Dublin, The Bank 85 James’s St, Dublin.
ÁIT002, ÁIT Spaces, Dublin.
Phizzfest Arts Festival, Daylight Studios, Glasnevin, Dublin.
Types of Beings, Shoebox Gallery, Bismarck Stoneybatter, Dublin.
Interdependent, ArtNetdlr, selected by Cian Mc Loughlin, supported by dlr County Council, Dublin.
ReBloom, IAPMA Paper Art Biennale, Hagen im Bremischen, Germany.
2023
What are we waiting for? - Tribute to Ashling Murphy, KuBa, Klein Warnow, Germany.
Conversations With Trees, ArtNetdlr, selected by Eamon Colman, supported by dlr County Council.
Here and Now, TON Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Take What You Want, ÁIT Spaces, Dublin.
Art Riddler Annual Exhibition, Studio 10, Wicklow Street, Dublin.
Graduate Exhibition, National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
RESIDENCIES
2025 Joya: AiR , Andalucia, Spain.
2023 KuBa: Kulturbahnhof., Klein Warnow, Germany.
PUBLICATIONS
God Awful Love
An artistic collaboration spotlighting emerging Irish writer Sarah Creighton-Keogh and visual artist Rachel Kenny
(Forthcoming)
The Production of Shame and its Impact on the Creative by Rachel Kenny.
Thesis, Dissertation, 2023.
Selected for publication at the National College of Art and Design Library.
Making of Marks, 2022.
An external collaboration with Blackchurch Print Studios, Dublin and the National College of Art & Design, Dublin.
2025
How to peel an onion without crying, The Art Shelter Collective, FLUX Gallery, Chatham Row, Dublin.
The Secret of Colour & Light, ArtNetdlr, curated by Louise Neiland, supported by dlr County Council, Dublin.
2024
Daonnacht, Richmond Road Studios, Dublin.
Echoes of Home, Simon Communities of Ireland & Graphic Studio Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin.
Culture Night, FLUX Gallery, Chatham Row, Dublin.
Summer Exhibition, Graphic Studio Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Annual Exhibition, FLUX Dublin, The Bank 85 James’s St, Dublin.
ÁIT002, ÁIT Spaces, Dublin.
Phizzfest Arts Festival, Daylight Studios, Glasnevin, Dublin.
Types of Beings, Shoebox Gallery, Bismarck Stoneybatter, Dublin.
Interdependent, ArtNetdlr, selected by Cian Mc Loughlin, supported by dlr County Council, Dublin.
ReBloom, IAPMA Paper Art Biennale, Hagen im Bremischen, Germany.
2023
What are we waiting for? - Tribute to Ashling Murphy, KuBa, Klein Warnow, Germany.
Conversations With Trees, ArtNetdlr, selected by Eamon Colman, supported by dlr County Council.
Here and Now, TON Gallery, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Take What You Want, ÁIT Spaces, Dublin.
Art Riddler Annual Exhibition, Studio 10, Wicklow Street, Dublin.
Graduate Exhibition, National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
RESIDENCIES
2025 Joya: AiR , Andalucia, Spain.
2023 KuBa: Kulturbahnhof., Klein Warnow, Germany.
PUBLICATIONS
God Awful Love
An artistic collaboration spotlighting emerging Irish writer Sarah Creighton-Keogh and visual artist Rachel Kenny
(Forthcoming)
The Production of Shame and its Impact on the Creative by Rachel Kenny.
Thesis, Dissertation, 2023.
Selected for publication at the National College of Art and Design Library.
Making of Marks, 2022.
An external collaboration with Blackchurch Print Studios, Dublin and the National College of Art & Design, Dublin.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & OTHER EDUCATION
BA Fine Art Print
2020-2023
National College of Art & Design, Dublin, Ireland.
Higher Diploma Illustration
2019-2020
Stillorgan College of Further Education, Dublin, Ireland.
Drama Studies, Philosophy & Sociology
2018-2020
University College Dublin, Ireland.
2020-2023
National College of Art & Design, Dublin, Ireland.
Higher Diploma Illustration
2019-2020
Stillorgan College of Further Education, Dublin, Ireland.
Drama Studies, Philosophy & Sociology
2018-2020
University College Dublin, Ireland.
RHA Life Drawing 2024
Royal Hibernian Academy School, Dublin, Ireland.
Graphic Design 2019
Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland.
Screen Acting 2018-2019
Bow Street Academy, Dublin, Ireland.
Drama Studies 2018
The Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin, Ireland.
Royal Hibernian Academy School, Dublin, Ireland.
Graphic Design 2019
Dublin Institute of Design, Ireland.
Screen Acting 2018-2019
Bow Street Academy, Dublin, Ireland.
Drama Studies 2018
The Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin, Ireland.
PRESS
A Cork artist has been chosen to feature in a celebration of ‘captivating paper artworks’.
Editorial Feature, Yay Cork. (2024)
God Awful Love: Exploring Sarah Creighton-Keogh and Rachel Kenny’s Artistic x Poetry Connection.
Editorial Feature, Void Magazine. (2024)
In Conversation With: Rachel Kenny.
Interview with Void Magazine. (2024)
Editorial Feature, Yay Cork. (2024)
God Awful Love: Exploring Sarah Creighton-Keogh and Rachel Kenny’s Artistic x Poetry Connection.
Editorial Feature, Void Magazine. (2024)
In Conversation With: Rachel Kenny.
Interview with Void Magazine. (2024)
Discovering Rachel Kenny: A Journey into Multidisciplinary Art,
Interview with Starfish Magazine. (2024)
New Generation Gallery.
Artist Profile on Irish Arts Review. Available here. (2023)
Art Riddler: The Selected Artists of 2023.
Artist Profile. Available here. (2023)
Interview with Starfish Magazine. (2024)
New Generation Gallery.
Artist Profile on Irish Arts Review. Available here. (2023)
Art Riddler: The Selected Artists of 2023.
Artist Profile. Available here. (2023)