Geraldine O’Riordan is an Irish painter based in County Cork whose work explores the relationship between architecture, place, and cultural memory. Drawing on a long engagement with Ireland’s architectural heritage, her paintings reflect a sustained interest in the way buildings embody history, craftsmanship, and the passage of time.
Upcoming exhiBitIon
18th july - 18th october 2026
Visit Geraldine's new upcoming exhibition at Ballinglen Arts Foundation. The Ballinglen Arts Foundation's mission is to generate, implement and manage projects in the visual arts for the benefit of the public and which are intended in particular to enhance cultural awareness and understanding as well as the vitality of the societal and economic climate in North County Mayo.
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selected works and commissions
View a curated list of Geraldine's Portraits and Commissions tracing her ongoing artistic journey. Geraldine accepts commissions for Buildings, Interiors Landscapes and Portraits. Each piece is created with the same care and attention given to her personal work, resulting in a finished painting that is thoughtfully composed and crafted to last.
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Story & Heritage
Geraldine began painting in oils at the age of twelve. It was her early exposure to the Crawford Art Gallery—then the School of Art in Cork—that first sparked her interest in architecture. She later established a decorative painting business, Hand Painted Interiors, through which she worked on a number of Ireland’s most distinguished houses, such as, Castlehyde and Glenstal Abbey.
READ HER STORY
viewing room
Whether hung in a city apartment or a countryside home, Geraldine's paintings bring warmth, depth and a sense of place to any interior. Browse curated room settings to find the perfect work for your space.
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hand painted interiors
Geraldine's work is a masterful bridge between fine art and heritage preservation, characterised by a deep reverence for the historical interiors of Ireland. Her practice involves more than just decoration; she creates immersive, hand-painted environments—such as murals and intricate wood-graining—that draw inspiration from the architectural soul of period homes.
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