After fifteen years of working in Optometry, Chiara has now realised her dream of becoming an artist. While art was always a passion for her, the pandemic bought about a literal sea change in her career. As a proud Mayo woman, she brought her paintbrushes to the Wild Atlantic Way and let her passion take its course. Chiara Trench Art was born in 2021 and since then she has worked extremely hard to establish her unique style. Her work is for sale in outlets throughout Ireland and her first solo exhibition SPELLBOUND in ArtD gallery Borrisokane runs throughout July. She has also composed an innovative sculptural installation which has been shortlisted for the upcoming Electric Picnic Art Trail. She is passionate about inspiring budding young artists, and is the creator of Busy Bag Art, a children's gift sold in retailers around Ireland.
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