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/370
  • First Name: Tom
  • Last Name: Climent
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1970
  • Place of Birth: Cork
  • Nationality: Irish
  • Website: www.tomcliment.com
  • Artwork Type Technique:
    • Oil Painting
    • Drawings
  • Abstract/Figurative: Abstract
  • Genre:
    • Painting
  • Represented By: Fenton Gallery, Cork.
  • Public Art: No
  • Size: 20+
  • Manuscript Material: No
  • Physical Location: Artist Files Collection
  • Public Collection:
    • Numerous - see file

Awards

1996 Victor Treacy Award.
1997 Tony O'Malley Award.

Education

1995 Crawford College of Art and Design, BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting.

Notes

Influenced by Christian, Baroque and Renaissance imagery from early Spanish and Italian Masters. The large paintings are full of vibrant colour using acrylic and oil paint. Trained as an engineer for three years, but gave it up to follow painting full time. Examples of his painting can be seen in public and private collections in Ireland.