First and Foremost a Painter: The Evolution of Eithne Jordan

Clodagh Hynes
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2018
BA

Subject: Painting
Country: Ireland
Period: 20th and 21st Century

10,000 words

The aim of this dissertation is to take an in-depth look at the work of Irish artist Eithne Jordan and attempt to understand the changes and transitions that have occurred in her work since her career began in the 1980s. Though she has always remained dedicated to the art of painting, her career has undergone a number of shifts in technique, subject matter and style. Without proper investigation, these changes may seem unprecedented or difficult to explain. However, through a deeper understanding of her work, we can make connections between the various periods in her career and better suggest the reasons why the artist may have chosen to develop in the directions that she did. Overall, it is hoped to give the reader a clear picture of the reasons Jordan’s work has evolved in the way that it has.

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First and Foremost a Painter: The Evolution of Eithne Jordan