About
Moxie Studios is a not-for-profit arts resource organization that provides technical training, consulting, materials and creative space for artists and organizations engaged in a variety of traditional and experimental media.
From humble beginnings in 2005 as two studios in the Liberties, in a nearly abandoned warehouse with unintended skylights, Moxie Studios has continued to grow, evolve and increase our dedication and service to the arts; Since 2008 we have been the largest group of studio members in all of Ireland. Everyone responsible for our day-to-day running have space in the building and are active members of our community.
In 2012 we are pleased to announce the addition of committed space in our facility for a digital arts and hacking lab, a ceramics room and kiln, open classroom and wood workshop, alongside our pre-existing video screening room, four immense galleries and Large Project Space. We also continue to develop external opportunities for artists to exhibit and showcase their creative outputs, both in Ireland and abroad.
Sharon White
Sharon White’s work deals with themes of metamorphosis, deterioration and regeneration. While her practice has encompassed a variety of media, it is mainly through sculpture and the use of found objects and recycled material that she makes her work. Sharon graduated from IADT in Visual Arts Practice. Besides day-to-day operations at Moxie, Sharon also manages and develops the internship programme.
Bryan Keane
Bryan Keane graduate in Visual Arts Practices at IADT in 2008, and has since exhibited his challenging, emotionally charged figurative works in various venues throughout Dublin and the UK, including University of London in 2011 and Edinburgh in 2012. Bryan has been a member of Moxie since 2009 and contributes to the day-to-day operations.
Martina Bondioli
Martina Bondioli completed a degree in Languages and Literature, and went on to graduate from the University of Modena and Reggio-Emilia in 2009 with a degree in Planning and Management of Cultural Activities.
Her main interests are visual arts, particularly photography and music. She has organised several music events and festivals in her home town of Ferrara, and has previously worked as an artist’s facilitator at a performing art festival in Italy.
Kay Bear Koss
Kay Bear Koss is an artist, writer and curator who has worked with community-based non-profit organisations and arts projects in several different countries over the past ten years. Koss came to Ireland from Tucson, Arizona in 2004 to complete an MFA in Virtual Realities at NCAD, and has been exhibiting and working from Dublin ever since. Kay is currently engaged in PhD research and works closely with the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art.
Darragh Hughes
A 2006 graduate of DIT, Hughes has been accused of being one of the best Irish painters alive today. His work reinvigorates painting by engaging with its historical roots and making the timeless themes that recur throughout the history of painting relevant to a contemporary audience. When not secreted away in his studio, Darragh facilitates life drawing sessions for studios members, canvas making and other artist services.
J.J. McGrath
J.J. McGrath is an artist hailing from Baltinglass, Co.Wicklow. He studied art in Dun Laoghaire IADT, specialising in illustration and Digital Media. He has since worked for Bombhouse gallery and studios as curator and technician, and now continues to work as a gallery technician for IMOCA while also developing his own practice.
Mr. Ben the Dog & Harvey Wallbanger
Beneavin is in charge of Hospitality, the Running Silly Department, and the Eating Butter Committee.
Harvey looks after general housekeeping duties such as dusting the floor with his beard and hoovering up any edible [and some not-so-edible] crumbs. He is also Fire Marshall and chairperson of the Bureau of Bold Behaviour.
