Kathy Prendergast is an Irish contemporary artist internationally recognized for her evocative drawings, sculptures, and installations that explore themes of memory, place, identity, and loss. She represented Ireland at the 48th Venice Biennale in 1999, where she was awarded the prestigious Silver Lion for her work. Her work has been exhibited extensively in Ireland and internationally and is held in major public and private collections.

“The contours on maps are a way of describing physical terrain but like any drawing the lines can describe different emotions and feelings. In this piece with vibrant colours, I am evoking the energy of the landscape.”