Ellie Dunne (b.1999) is a young Irish artist living and working in Dublin. She is currently a student of painting and drawing at the Royal Hibernian Academy. Her abstract painting draws deeply on personal experience and she is inspired by Anni Albers, Agnes Martin, Richard Gorman, Mark Rothko and Sean Scully.
In 2022, she had two solo exhibitions - one at the Dower House Gallery at Emo Court in Co. Laois, and one at Westival in Westport. In 2023, she had a solo exhibition at Avolon's private gallery.
Two of her artworks are in the Irish State Collection. Her ambition is to work at an ever-increasing scale. Ellie has Down Syndrome.
40SHADES™ OF GREEN
A unique collaboration between Ellie Dunne and The Galway Wool Co-op, the 40SHADES™ of Green blanket is inspired by the rich and diverse colours of the landscape of Ireland.
The Galway Wool Co-op is a farmer-owned and run co-operative supplying rare heritage wool from Native Irish Galway Sheep, a protected breed.The Co-op’s farmers know that healthy sheep are happy and productive animals. They work with care and compassion to shepherd their flocks in tandem with nature.
The 40SHADES™of Green Blanket is made with 100pc Native Irish Wool from the fleece of Pure Bred Galway Sheep with a Registered Pedigree, ensuring full traceability, authenticity and sustainability. This heavy blanket measures 140 x 180cm, plus fringe.
Imagined in Ireland | Designed in Dublin | Made from the wool of the Native Irish Galway Sheep spun by Donegal Yarns | Woven in Ardara, Co. Donegal by sixth generation weavers, Molloy & Sons
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