Over Fishing by Ria POLLOCK in Maynooth

I am a Dublin based artist with professional experience working in London, New York and Dublin. My artistic journey has always been driven by curiosity and a love of the unusual. I am fascinated by surrealism and take great joy in finding the strange and extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. For me, illustration is a way of revealing hidden layers in the world, giving everyday moments a sense of wonder, humour and mystery. Some of my greatest inspirations are Ralph Steadman, Dr Seuss and Tim Burton, whose ability to create worlds that are both playful and unsettling deeply informs my own work. I aim to channel that spirit of imagination and eccentricity into each project, combining technical skill with an eye for character and atmosphere.