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Vision

Finbar McHugh is an artist and meditator from Galway, Ireland. He believes that art can transform how we feel in a space while also allowing us to become present, reflect and let go.

For Finbar, art is his form of meditation and this can be felt in everything he creates. His studio work is a colourful, emotive and personal experience which breathes and transforms in natural light, bringing with it new avenues for understanding.

Located in Woodquay, Finbar’s studio and home is a place for creativity, meditation workshops and readings. He welcomes those who want to reflect and explore their own journey to wellbeing in a safe, comforting and colourful space.

Whether you are looking to explore the pieces hanging in soft light, or taking some time to sit with Finbar for guidance, this peaceful setting offers endless possibilities for personal clarity and growth.

When he isn’t in the studio Finbar enjoys the simple things in life which bring him delight; taking walks with his dog George, connecting with the local community and spending time in nature.


These daily acts of being in the present moment are what inspire us to feel free to create and enjoy everything that life has to offer.


 

Milestone Projects

International Project

KOLORS FOR KOLKATA

2019 - THE HOPE FOUNDATION

This project involved the painting of hospitals, educations centres and homes with uplifting large scale murals for street children in Kolkata, India - while also facilitating a range of street art and wellbeing workshops for both children & staff of the foundation.

Fine-Art Solo Show

FLOATING

2018 - BABARÓ INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN

An installation of abstract fine-art paintings at the O’Donoghue Theatre in NUIG for the launch of Babaró. Throughout the festival Finbar ran daily workshops exploring emotion, day dreaming & presence with hundreds of children, teachers & adults (big children!) in response to the show.

Fine-Art Solo Show

FEELINGS

2017 - TOWN HALL THEATRE GALLERY

Exploring vulnerability through colour and texture on canvas. This exhibition facilitated the resonation of deep emotions and feelings through personal and intimate works.

Art Installation

TIME

2015 - SAOLTA ARTS

A transformation of the entire main entrance foyer to the Galway University Hospital. The black and white paintings explored our relationship with time through mindfulness. This installation ran for over 3 years and had 20,000 ‘Zines’ (booklets) distributed internationally for free to share the ideas explored.

Art Installation

LOVE VS FEAR

2015 - GALWAY ARTS CENTRE 

An interactive installation inviting the viewer through a maze of black & white conceptual paintings and sculptures in order to bring awareness to how we make our choices in life.

Large Scale Paintings

POETRY WALLS

2015 - CÚIRT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE 

An outdoor exhibition painted on large old gables around Galway city. These were in response to a selection of poems chosen by Finbar with the intention of creating moments of reflection and joy for the public through colour and words.