Arts in Action
Rita Duffy | Painter
“It’s like celebrating that part of yourself that is quite unique. Being able to express yourself is a really important thing for any human being… it’s an incredible way of building your inner self. For me this is my kind of healthy obsession.”
Key Skill focus
Being Creative
Communicating
Managing Information & Thinking
Staying Well
Key Ideas explored
Expressing oneself
The influence of past and present
Lifelong learning
Drawing as the foundation for creative work
Teachers’ guide
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About the artist
Rita Duffy was born in Belfast in 1959 and was educated at the University of Ulster studying Art & Design and then Fine Art. Her subject matter is mainly autobiographical in terms of Irish identity and politics, both of which are deeply personal.
She was made an Honorary Member of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects as a result of the growth of her work. She was also elected an associate of Goldsmiths College in London and is currently working on a project between Argentina and Northern Ireland, which concerns the role of art in post conflict societies. Her projects are constantly involving both international subjects and also those close to home in Belfast.
Arts in Action