Fiona Smith

Fiona Smith was born in UK and now works from her studio in County Meath. She undertook a practical bronze casting course in NCAD between 1994 and 1997.

Since then, Fiona has exhibited in Galleries and exhibitions across Ireland, the UK and USA, including RHA and art fairs in London and New York. Her work is in many private collections both in Ireland and internationally.

Fiona is passionate about birds and conservation, which are the central themes of her work. The Curlew, her particular muse. A beautiful native bird who's breeding numbers have declined by 96% since the 1980's. Fiona aims to raise awareness to the plight of the Curlew as they are endangered in both Ireland and the UK. One of the main reasons for this is habitat loss due to our more intensive farming methods.

Her newest sculpture "Trinity" depicts three Curlews balancing on a large wheel, representing the fragility between conservation and our need to produce food.