About KOOF
KOOF is an Irish artist based between Monaghan & Dublin. With a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and a background in Graphic Design, he merges qualities from both disciplines to produce bold, unapologetic, and striking works. His constant juxtaposition of colours reflects his obsession with colour theory, always questioning himself and the viewer on how colour and form create a visual language, one that can never be perfect, just as much as it cannot be wrong. This ties into his ideology that art is for everyone.
He strives to highlight the work of great artists from past and present, acknowledging painters such as Bridget Riley, Robert Owen, Frank Stella, Jack Youngerman, Ellsworth Kelly, and Ivan Serpa. Rather than relying on explanation, he lets his work do the talking.
Philosophy & Influences
With an acute eye for detail and precision, my aim is to produce work that is as technically challenging as it is concise. The interplay between structure and sensuousness contributes to a visual language often associated with Colour-Field painting and Op-Art, while also paying strong homage to geometric abstraction. I'd describe my work as "Pop-Abstract," owing to the boldness of my palette. My utilization of colour emphasises the depth of unique forms, imbuing them with an energetic presence that evokes a childlike sense of playfulness.
I achieve this through a rigorous process that blends digital techniques with hand-drawn concepts. This meticulous approach involves layering and refining multiple designs, carefully splicing them together until I find a balance that meets my artistic vision. This process often requires adding or subtracting elements, adjusting both form and colour until they align with a distinctive taste and style.
Having exhibited across Europe, Asia, South America, and most recently Australia, I continue to pursue my passion for creating, drawing inspiration from the visual arts, with the core objective of expressing something new, developing works with open-ended narratives and a spirit of experimentation. Whether through acrylic paintings, large-scale murals using spray paint, or various printmaking techniques in contemporary design, my practice remains dedicated to exploration and innovation.
Exhibitions
2020 – Creatives Against Covid, Guinness Storehouse exhibition (Guinness Storehouse, Dublin)
2021 – The Scoop Foundation, Online Art Exhibition
2022 – Culture Night, Tathú | Coalescence (Iontas Theatre & Arts Centre, Monaghan)
2022 – The Scoop Foundation, Online Art Auction
2023 – The Scoop Foundation, Outside the Box (RHA Gallery, Dublin)
2023 – SCOOP Foundation Art Exhibition (RHA Gallery, Dublin)
2023 – Art Source, Art Fair (RDS, Dublin)
2024 – Art Source, Art Fair (RDS, Dublin)
2024 – Ideal HomeShow, Art Fair (RDS, Dublin)
2024 – GasSyd Group Art Shows Sydney (Newtown, Sydney)
2024 – The Room, MacchiARTo (CBD, Sydney)
2024 – The Glebe Art Show (Glebe, Sydney)
2024 – Art House Parties, Feast on the Rich (Stanmore, Sydney)
2025 - Affordable Art Fair (Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne)
2025 - The Art Riddler, Art Show (Charlemont Sq, Dublin)
2025 - Prize Winner - OXO, Outset Gallery, (Middle Street, Galway)
2026 - The Art Riddler, Art Show (Charlemont Sq, Dublin)