About the Artists Database

The NIVAL Artists Database has been compiled in order to improve public access to the Library's extensive information files on 20th century and contemporary Irish artists.  These files contain exhibition catalogues, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on over 3,500 artists born or based in Ireland.

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  • Reference Code:IE/NIVAL AR/436
  • First Name: Diana
  • Last Name: Copperwhite
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1969
  • Place of Birth: Limerick
  • Nationality: Irish
  • Artwork Type Technique:
    • Oil Painting
    • Drawings
  • Abstract/Figurative: Abstract
  • Genre:
    • Not Specified
  • Represented By: Kevin Kavanagh Gallery,  Not Specified
  • Public Art: No
  • Size: 14
  • Manuscript Material: No
  • Physical Location: Artist Files Collection
  • Public Collection:
    • Bank of Ireland.

Awards

2007 AIB Art Prize

Education

1992 Limerick School of art and Design, Dip. Painting.
1994 National College of Art and Design, BA Fine Art.

Notes

Copperwhite draws inspiration from the urban landscape. She transforms her subject matter into abstract paintings. Rather than focusing on the drab grey aspect of the cityscape, she brings colour and life into her paintings, capturing an element of excitement and bustle. Copperwhite sources many of her images from everyday media and juxtaposes them with images that are deeply personal. She has exhibited extensively in Ireland and Scandinavia. File contains newspaper clippings, press releases and images of the artists work.