Elizabeth O’Kane is a highly talented sculptor and painter known for her exceptional work in the realist tradition. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is now based in Dublin. Elizabeth's sculptures are figurative and capture the essence of anatomy, portraiture, and movement.

She expertly works with materials such as bronze and stone to create stunning and lifelike pieces. In addition to her sculpting, Elizabeth's watercolours display a strong architectural influence, meticulously painted onto carefully drafted drawings. Her cityscapes showcase bold shadows and sunlight, offering a sculptural, photorealist style.

With a background as a French translator, travel remains a recurrent theme in Elizabeth's work. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, she has exhibited at prestigious institutions like the Royal Ulster Academy and the Royal Hibernian Academy of Art, where she won the RHA Conor/Moran Sculpture Award. Elizabeth's work has garnered recognition and can be found in various public and private collections worldwide, including The Irish Embassy in Washington DC and The National Library of Ireland.

She has also created notable public sculptures, such as the Irish tenor Count John McCormack in Dublin's Iveagh Gardens. Elizabeth is a member of esteemed art organizations, including The Art Students League of New York, the Water Colour Society of Ireland, and the Ulster Watercolour Society. She has lectured in portrait sculpture and conducts portrait sculpture classes in her studio located in The Design Tower, Dublin.

Elizabeth O'Kane's masterful creations are a testament to her artistic talent and passion for capturing the beauty of the human form and the world around us. Contact Elizabeth O'Kane to learn more and explore her captivating artwork