Cortex Frontal, Portugal
Artist residency · Arraiolos · October–November 2025
Three weeks at Cortex Frontal gave me time to draw, experiment and follow the work. These photographs bring together drawings of women, a cardigan and handwritten memories—part of my ongoing exploration of how personal experience becomes something another person can encounter.
Upcoming · Hambly & Hambly · May 2027
I have been selected for a residency with Hambly & Hambly in May 2027, under the mentorship and guidance of artist Eamon Colman.
Hambly & Hambly
I have been selected for a residency with Hambly & Hambly in May 2027, under the mentorship and guidance of artist Eamon Colman.
Cortex Frontal, Portugal
Three weeks at Cortex Frontal gave me time to draw, experiment and follow the work. Some photographs show drawings of women, a cardigan and handwritten memories, exploring the theme Your Grandmother Was Once a Girl. I later developed this work into an exhibition on my return home to Belfast.
Exhibitions & selected projects
- ‘Loose landscapes and still life’ collection at La Bottega restaurant Belfast 26th May - 26th. June 2026
- ‘I wear your sweater’ Shortlisted for Lido Stores Margate ‘Mementos Amoris’ show Margate 7 Feb - 15th March 2026
- Shortlisted for Anna Cheyne visual award Island arts centre 12th January-13th February 2026
Earlier exhibitionsRead more +Read less −
- Solo exhibition ‘At long last’ City Quay 3 Belfast docks December 2025
- Solo exhibition ‘HER’ Cameo boutique pop up October 18-25th 2025
- Solo exhibition ‘ Motherhood and holidays’ Private collectors gallery Bangor July 2025
- Solo exhibition ‘All there is’ 3rd floor The diamond lab New Bond Street London December 2024
- Solo exhibition ‘Soft textures and paint ’ Harrison Belfast September 2023
- Solo exhibition ‘Feels like home’ June 2023 At our Gallery Main st, Holywood
- Solo exhibition ‘Donegal scenes and abstract’ Strand homes Belfast November/December 2023
- Solo exhibition ‘Pooches’ 30 charcoal sketches, own gallery High street Holywood Feb 2023
- Solo exhibition ‘Irish landscapes’ window display The Yard Gallery Holywood December 2022
- Solo exhibition ‘Recent works’ Staging NI , July 2022
- Solo exhibition ‘ Beach and figures’ Seahorse gallery Belfast May 2021
- Solo exhibition virtual ‘Irish landscapes on paper’ December 2020
- Solo exhibition ‘Everyday women’ 6 month tour · Exhibited at Stormont parliament buildings March 2018, · Belfast City Hall September 2019 · Market place art centre Armagh January 2020, Ards Art centre March 2020
- Solo exhibition ‘Hydrangea and dancers’ 8 oil paintings, Helens Bay open event April 2019
- Solo exhibition ‘Gathering ’ Haptic gallery Newtownards ,September 2019
- Solo exhibition ‘ Peonies and others’ Lean in women event ,Malone, Belfast May 2018
- Solo exhibition ‘ flowers and dancers.’ Canvas gallery Stranmillis May 2018
- Solo exhibition ’71’ Lisburn road Interiors gallery Belfast . Irish landscape oil paintings December 2018
- Solo exhibition Hillsborough community centre ‘ Irish seascapes’ June- July 2017
- Solo exhibition ‘You’re here’ Belfast oil paintings on paper John Hewitt arts centre,Belfast September 2013
- ‘Body body’ Master of fine art final show June 2006 Pass with distinction
- ‘Daddy’s bread’ Fine art degree show June 2004 First class tons
Awards | FeaturesRead more +Read less −
- Artist residency Ghost ranch New Mexico Jan-Feb 2026
- Vogue magazine arts feature December 2024 , January 2025
- Artist in residence Cricket Ireland Stormont and Malahide grounds · July 2024, September 2024, September 2025
- Teravana ‘ Honorable mention’ 8th Color exhibition. October 2024
- Artist in residence Rathmichael National School Dublin March-May 2023
- Listed in 40 under 40 Northern Ireland in 2019
- 3 day funded writing course with Dark angels, Co Meath October 2019,
Group showsRead more +Read less −
- Group exhibition ‘6’ New and Abstract Berlin March 2025
- Group exhibition ‘ drinks and cityscapes’ Beaufort interiors Moira November 2017, London 2025
- Group exhibition ‘Oil paintings’ Lisnagarvey hockey clubhouse November 2024
- Group exhibition ‘Donegal scenes’ Art and Home Holywood December 2022
- Group Exhibition NYC ‘American /Irish’ Stella and Fly NYC two soft pastel pieces 2018
- Group exhibition ‘ECLECTIC XXV’ Hamley and Hamley , Enniskillen Nov 2018
- Group exhibition ‘ Christmas 200’ Black canvas gallery Nov 2017
- Group exhibition ‘Pineapple and champagne’ Beaufort interiors Moira November 2017 Group exhibition ‘Flowers’ Bistro Este Ballyhackamore’ March 2016
Group performancesRead more +Read less −
- Group performance BBeyond Londonderry city 2010
- Group performance BBeyond Custom House square April 2006, Derry 2007
- Group exhibition Belfast exposed . Video installation’ singing in my car’ 2005
Commissioned workRead more +Read less −
- Commission 5 paintings Conrad hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal June 2025
- Commission Fern and Anderson interiors Dublin project December 2024
- Commission 250th anniversary Friends School Lisburn 2024
- Commission 20th anniversary St Ita’s School 2024
- Commission 6 paintings Basalt breaks April 2023
- Commission outdoor mural Knockmore primary School June 2022
- Commission Bittles Belfast painting September 2021
- Commission Children’s heartbeat trust, Royal Victoria hospital April 2019
- Commission 200th anniversary Belfast Telegraph national paper 2019
- Commission Salthouse hotel reception 2019
- Commissioned artwork for Victoria square 10 year anniversary 2018
- Commission JNWines horse racing painting, Down Royal 2017
- Commissioned artwork for John Minnis estate agent tea towel design 2017
- Commissioned artwork Panacea drink brand 2017
- Commissioned artwork Templeton Robinson,Holywood office 2016
- Commission Design cover of novel ‘ half irish’ 2015
GalleriesRead more +Read less −
- Art and home gallery Holywood 2025
- The Yard gallery 2022-23
- Canvas gallery Belfast 2018-19
- Souk 2016 -2017
- Woven gallery Banbridge, Dec 20
- InKlover gallery Hillsborough Nov 16- Nov 17
Community artsRead more +Read less −
- Bike week artist facilitator Lisburn arts Castle garden 2010 and 2011
- 1:1 art therapy sessions The Belfast Trust 2009-2011
- Cross community art Travelling community mount eagles Belfast 2010
- Arts council Feitle festival recycled art facilitator august 2010
- Swatragh community Artist 2008
- Halloween paper crafts Lisburn City centre
Live paintingRead more +Read less −
- Lotta headware Lady Dixon Park August 2024
- Friends for life outdoor concert September 2024
- Sandymount beach Dublin August 30th 2024
- Topanga canyon and Venice beach November 2024
- Narin beach, Marble hill strand, Portsalon harbour Donegal July/August 2022
- Christian aid event, scenes from Africa, The Mac Belfast September 2021
- Portballintrae harbour, 2020
- Sliderobes `Belfast skyline, September 2019
- Q radio presenter portraits live radio November 2019
- Wardens Store Newtownards, Aslan painting, CS Lewis day November 2018
- Dog portraits in the window Wrapped up art gallery December 2017
CollaborationRead more +Read less −
- Joxer paint and sip 2024/-2025
- The Chelsea Belfast paint and sip 2019/2023/2024
- Loaf pottery 250 limited edition aly x Loaf mugs Decmember 2023
- Nestle global team paint and sip online December 2020
- Guillemot paint and sip 2018
- Cafe smart paint and sip June 2018
Special education needs art facilitator 2007-2012Read more +Read less −
- Harberton school
- Knockevin school
- Clifton school
- Tor Bank school
- Parkview
FeaturesRead more +Read less −
- Sunday life ‘More to life’ feature September 2025
- BBC Songs of praise May 2023
- French documentary Killian Macrou Filmed October 2021 Launched Nov 2023
- DIY SOS painting feature 2022]
- NVTV interview ‘beyond the palette’ with artist Dan Ferguson 2021
- BBC NI Youtube arts facilitator Colour theory ‘the afternoon club’ July 2020
- BEST of Belfast podcast guést June 2019
- UTV Life feature , painted portrait Pamela Ballantine November 2019
- Five paintings purchased for the set of BBC The Fall Series 3 2015
- BBC Radio Ulster culture hour interview guest
- Ulster Tatler
Special guestRead more +Read less −
- Guest speaker A created life , manifest your dreams October 2025
- Guest writer NI4kids 2018-2020
- Q radio cancer fund for children guest speaker January 2019
- Guest writer Northern woman 2018-2019
- Create your career, lecturing guest , Armagh arts centre , May2018
- Guest speaker ‘art and business.’ Bullitt hotel creative space, Sept 2018
- Art facilitator recent arts centre Belfast present
- Guest of honour Friends school Lisburn GCSE results day September …
- Guest of honour Ballynahinch high school GCSE awards day October …
Selected projects in photographsRead more +Read less −
New Mexico ,Estudio Corazon artist residency February 2026
Aly has been awarded a residency in Georgia O’Keefe’s ranch Santa Fe New Mexico Jan/Feb 2026. A special gift of time to live on the ranch and to make paintings. Aly will be steeped in the history of the desert land and the history of legendary female artist Georgia O’Keefe.
Berlin Group show NEW and ABSTRACT Mar 2025
Selected from thousands of applicants, three of Aly’s paintings are on display March19th - April 18th 2025 in the New and Abstract showroom Open 20th onwards wed-sat 2-6pm MollstraBe 1, 10178 Berlin Germany.
Aly Harte x The DIAMOND LAB
In December 2024 Aly installed four paintings in The Diamond lab on New Bond street London. Her largest works are now available for viewing and purchase upon appointment.
Feature British Vogue November 2024
An exciting step in my career to feature in the print and online version of renowned British Vogue.
Artist in residence Cricket Ireland
July 2024 I ha the privilege of painting for three days at Stoermont for the first-ever Test match between Ireland Men and Zimbabwe Men.
BBC Songs of Praise
I made this painting during filming for Songs of Praise this Summer. It captures the emotion of the beach where I stood to paint it. It is 120 x 110 cm and there is some sand and mixed media involved in the piece when you zoom in. The programme where they ask me about my faith and my art will air in April 2023.
'Feels like home' solo exhibition 2022
Aly’s first abstract series outside of her sketchbook. Thick emotive oil paintings birthed after years of following the curve of commercial art of familiar landscapes. This gentle and engaging collection of creamy thick oil on canvas is an emotive response to Aly feeling like she is coming home. Home to her natural performative way of painting. All paintings have sold.
St Ita's 20th anniversary commission
Aly taught 300 pupils how to paint in St Ita’s Belfast to celebrate their 20th year. She then sketched and painted this large painting to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Live painting LOTTA headwear Sept 24
In September Aly painted live at the grounds of Lady Dixon park for a photoshoot with LOTTA headwear. Her painting ‘There is a seat for you in the walled gardebn’ is available to purchase.
250 years of Friends School Lisburn
Commission for FSL 250th anniversary. In Aly’s yearbook 2 years after she joined Friend’s Aly wrote “ you can make friends at any stage in your life”. A naieve 18 year old not realising that connection with people will happen many years after she studied a levels!! It was just beginning Now a professional artist Aly felt honored to make a mighty piece (240x91cm) to celebrate 250 years of Friends school Lisburn.
Loaf Pottery X Aly Harte
Limited Edition, Aly Harte CollectionLoaf Pottery has joined with renowned artist, Aly Harte, to craft distinctive designs for their exquisite Loaf Pottery Mugs and Vases. Aly has created exclusive designs using Loaf Pottery's six signature color glazes, which are prominently featured on their mainline products. The central theme of celebration is beautifully portrayed in the designs, capturing a sense of joy and festivity. Just like the current look of Loaf mugs, these designs will showcase artistic drips, large brush marks, and intricate details, highlighting the uniqueness of both the mugs and vases.
Filmed for French Documentary ARTE - Giant's Causeway
A week of reflection and new experiences. Two long days of filming with @nicos.a , @killianmourcou @cloudvisual and @jodiearnoux for a French documentary about different minerals around the world. During which time I spoke of my love for capturing the intricate basalt in paintings of the Giant’s Causeway, and managed to capture the painting featured above in the right timeframe. I’ve a sore neck to prove it!!
Children's Heartbeat RVH Belfast
I was commissioned by Children’s Heartbeat Trust and their families to make a painting significant to heart babies. The painting is a depiction of children and their carers represented by the animals in the foreground. The stars in the sky are a reminder of the heart babies and children who are no longer with us but who still watch over us. This painting is in the cardiology unit of the children’s ward in Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
Salthouse Hotel commission, Ballycastle
Every commission is special and this was no different. My custom piece in the new @thesalthousehotel. Every palette knife mark is loaded with colour and I can’t wait for you to see it in the reception when you visit this amazing boutique, eco hotel. Always a pleasure to work with the talented @mack_design on her projects. @TheSalthouseHotel
Belfast Telegraph 150th anniversary commission
Artist Aly Harte says she is proud of her latest work marking the 150th anniversary of the Belfast Telegraph. The commission came just as the busy mum-of-three was emerging from spending the last four months of lockdown sharing her skills to teach people of all ages how to draw. Her painting features the former Belfast Telegraph building on Royal Avenue and its landmark clock that kept time for the people of the city for almost 150 years. . "In the painting I depicted people walking past the iconic old Tele building, who are of all ages and races, to emphasise the fact that the Belfast Telegraph is a paper for all of the community" she said.
Awards | Features
Aly completed her artist residency Cortex Frontal Portugal Oct-November 2025
Artist residency upcoming Ghost ranch New Mexico Jan-Feb 2026
Vogue magazine arts feature December 2024 , January 2025
Artist in residence Cricket Ireland Stormont and Malahide grounds
July 2024, September 2024, September 2025
Teravana ‘ Honorable mention’ 8th Color exhibition. October 2024
Artist in residence Rathmichael National School Dublin March-May 2023
Listed in 40 under 40 Northern Ireland in 2019
3 day funded writing course with Dark angels, Co Meath October 2019,
Exhibitions
‘Loose landscapes and still life’ collection at La Bottega restaurant Belfast 26th May - 26th. June 2026
‘I wear your sweater’ Shortlisted for Lido Stores Margate ‘Mementos Amoris’ show Margate 7 Feb - 15th March 2026
Shortlisted for Anna Cheyne visual award Island arts centre 12th January-13th February 2026
Solo exhibition ‘At long last’ City Quay 3 Belfast docks December 2025
Solo exhibition ‘HER’ Cameo boutique pop up October 18-25th 2025
Solo exhibition ‘ Motherhood and holidays’ Private collectors gallery Bangor July 2025
Solo exhibition ‘All there is’ 3rd floor The diamond lab New Bond Street London December 2024
Solo exhibition ‘Soft textures and paint ’ Harrison Belfast September 2023
Solo exhibition ‘Feels like home’ June 2023 At our Gallery Main st, Holywood
Solo exhibition ‘Donegal scenes and abstract’ Strand homes Belfast November/December 2023
Solo exhibition ‘Pooches’ 30 charcoal sketches, own gallery High street Holywood Feb 2023
Solo exhibition ‘Irish landscapes’ window display The Yard Gallery Holywood December 2022
Solo exhibition ‘Recent works’ Staging NI , July 2022
Solo exhibition ‘ Beach and figures’ Seahorse gallery Belfast May 2021
Solo exhibition virtual ‘Irish landscapes on paper’ December 2020
Solo exhibition ‘Everyday women’ 6 month tour
Exhibited at Stormont parliament buildings March 2018,
Belfast City Hall September 2019
Market place art centre Armagh January 2020, Ards Art centre March 2020
Solo exhibition ‘Hydrangea and dancers’ 8 oil paintings, Helens Bay open event April 2019
Solo exhibition ‘Gathering ’ Haptic gallery Newtownards ,September 2019
Solo exhibition ‘ Peonies and others’ Lean in women event ,Malone, Belfast May 2018
Solo exhibition ‘ flowers and dancers.’ Canvas gallery Stranmillis May 2018
Solo exhibition ’71’ Lisburn road Interiors gallery Belfast . Irish landscape oil paintings December 2018
Solo exhibition Hillsborough community centre ‘ Irish seascapes’ June- July 2017
Solo exhibition ‘You’re here’ Belfast oil paintings on paper John Hewitt arts centre,Belfast September 2013
‘Daddy’s bread’ Fine art degree show June 2004 First class tons
‘Body body’ Master of fine art final show June 2006 Pass with distinction
GROUP SHOWS
Group exhibition ‘6’ New and Abstract Berlin March 2025
Group exhibition ‘Oil paintings’ Lisnagarvey hockey clubhouse November 2024
Group exhibition ‘ drinks and cityscapes’ Beaufort interiors Moira November 2017, London 2025
Group exhibition ‘Donegal scenes’ Art and Home Holywood December 2022
Group Exhibition NYC ‘American /Irish’ Stella and Fly NYC two soft pastel pieces 2018
Group exhibition ‘ Christmas 200’ Black canvas gallery Nov 2017
Group exhibition ‘Pineapple and champagne’ Beaufort interiors Moira November 2017 Group exhibition ‘Flowers’ Bistro Este Ballyhackamore’ March 2016
Group exhibition ‘ECLECTIC XXV’ Hamley and Hamley , Enniskillen Nov 2018
Group performances
Group performance BBeyond Custom House square April 2006, Derry 2007
Group performance BBeyond Londonderry city 2010
Group exhibition Belfast exposed . Video installation’ singing in my car’ 2005
Commissioned work
Commission 5 paintings Conrad hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal June 2025
Commission Fern and Anderson interiors Dublin project December 2024
Commission 250th anniversary Friends School Lisburn 2024
Commission 20th anniversary St Ita’s School 2024
Commission 6 paintings Basalt breaks April 2023
Commission outdoor mural Knockmore primary School June 2022
Commission Bittles Belfast painting September 2021
Commission Children’s heartbeat trust, Royal Victoria hospital April 2019
Commission 200th anniversary Belfast Telegraph national paper 2019
Commission Salthouse hotel reception 2019
Commissioned artwork for Victoria square 10 year anniversary 2018
Commission JNWines horse racing painting, Down Royal 2017
Commissioned artwork for John Minnis estate agent tea towel design 2017
Commissioned artwork Panacea drink brand 2017
Commissioned artwork Templeton Robinson,Holywood office 2016
Commission Design cover of novel ‘ half irish’ 2015
Galleries
Art and home gallery Holywood 2025
The Yard gallery 2022-23
Canvas gallery Belfast 2018-19
Woven gallery Banbridge, Dec 20
InKlover gallery Hillsborough Nov 16- Nov 17
Souk 2016 -2017
Community arts
Swatragh community Artist 2008
Cross community art Travelling community mount eagles Belfast 2010
Bike week artist facilitator Lisburn arts Castle garden 2010 and 2011
Halloween paper crafts Lisburn City centre
Arts council Feitle festival recycled art facilitator august 2010
1:1 art therapy sessions The Belfast Trust 2009-2011
Live painting
Lotta headware Lady Dixon Park August 2024
Friends for life outdoor concert September 2024
Sandymount beach Dublin August 30th 2024
Topanga canyon and Venice beach November 2024
Narin beach, Marble hill strand, Portsalon harbour Donegal July/August 2022
Christian aid event, scenes from Africa, The Mac Belfast September 2021
Portballintrae harbour, 2020
Sliderobes `Belfast skyline, September 2019
Q radio presenter portraits live radio November 2019
Dog portraits in the window Wrapped up art gallery December 2017
Wardens Store Newtownards, Aslan painting, CS Lewis day November 2018
Collaboration
Loaf pottery 250 limited edition aly x Loaf mugs Decmember 2023
Guillemot paint and sip 2018
Joxer paint and sip 2024/-2025
The Chelsea Belfast paint and sip 2019/2023/2024
Nestle global team paint and sip online December 2020
Cafe smart paint and sip June 2018
Special education needs art facilitator 2007-2012
Harberton school
Knockevin school
Clifton school
Tor Bank school
Parkview
Features
Sunday life ‘More to life’ feature September 2025
BEST of Belfast podcast guést June 2019
BBC Radio Ulster culture hour interview guest
BBC Songs of praise May 2023
French documentary Killian Macrou Filmed October 2021 Launched Nov 2023
UTV Life feature , painted portrait Pamela Ballantine November 2019
Five paintings purchased for the set of BBC The Fall Series 3 2015
DIY SOS painting feature 2022]
BBC NI Youtube arts facilitator Colour theory ‘the afternoon club’ July 2020
NVTV interview ‘beyond the palette’ with artist Dan Ferguson 2021
Ulster Tatler
Special guest
Art facilitator recent arts centre Belfast present
Guest speaker A created life , manifest your dreams October 2025
Guest of honour Friends school Lisburn GCSE results day September …
Guest of honour Ballynahinch high school GCSE awards day October …
Q radio cancer fund for children guest speaker January 2019
Create your career, lecturing guest , Armagh arts centre , May2018
Guest speaker ‘art and business.’ Bullitt hotel creative space, Sept 2018
Guest writer Northern woman 2018-2019
Guest writer NI4kids 2018-2020
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Cortex frontal residency November 2025
Aly has been invited to partake in a three week residency at Cortex Frontal in Arraiolos Portugal. During her time she will make work in the studios provided, live with 7 other artists from all different nationalities and disciplines and run a workshop for the public. An integral step in Aly’s professional career.
-
New Mexico ,Estudio Corazon artist residency February 2026
Aly has been awarded a residency in Georgia O’Keefe’s ranch Santa Fe New Mexico Jan/Feb 2026. A special gift of time to live on the ranch and to make paintings. Aly will be steeped in the history of the desert land and the history of legendary female artist Georgia O’Keefe.
-
St Ita's 20th anniversary commission
Aly taught 300 pupils how to paint in St Ita’s Belfast to celebrate their 20th year. She then sketched and painted this large painting to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
-
Berlin Group show NEW and ABSTRACT Mar 2025
Selected from thousands of applicants, three of Aly’s paintings are on display March19th - April 18th 2025 in the New and Abstract showroom Open 20th onwards wed-sat 2-6pm MollstraBe 1, 10178 Berlin Germany.
-
Aly Harte x The DIAMOND LAB
In December 2024 Aly installed four paintings in The Diamond lab on New Bond street London. Her largest works are now available for viewing and purchase upon appointment.
-
Live painting LOTTA headwear Sept 24
In September Aly painted live at the grounds of Lady Dixon park for a photoshoot with LOTTA headwear. Her painting ‘There is a seat for you in the walled gardebn’ is available to purchase.
-
Feature British Vogue November 2024
An exciting step in my career to feature in the print and online version of renowned British Vogue.
-
Artist in residence Cricket Ireland
July 2024 I ha the privilege of painting for three days at Stoermont for the first-ever Test match between Ireland Men and Zimbabwe Men.
-
250 years of Friends School Lisburn
Commission for FSL 250th anniversary.
In Aly’s yearbook 2 years after she joined Friend’s Aly wrote “ you can make friends at any stage in your life”. A naieve 18 year old not realising that connection with people will happen many years after she studied a levels!! It was just beginning
Now a professional artist Aly felt honored to make a mighty piece (240x91cm) to celebrate 250 years of Friends school Lisburn.
-
Loaf Pottery X Aly Harte
Limited Edition, Aly Harte CollectionLoaf Pottery has joined with renowned artist, Aly Harte, to craft distinctive designs for their exquisite Loaf Pottery Mugs and Vases.
Aly has created exclusive designs using Loaf Pottery's six signature color glazes, which are prominently featured on their mainline products. The central theme of celebration is beautifully portrayed in the designs, capturing a sense of joy and festivity. Just like the current look of Loaf mugs, these designs will showcase artistic drips, large brush marks, and intricate details, highlighting the uniqueness of both the mugs and vases.
-
'Feels like home' solo exhibition 2022
Aly’s first abstract series outside of her sketchbook. Thick emotive oil paintings birthed after years of following the curve of commercial art of familiar landscapes. This gentle and engaging collection of creamy thick oil on canvas is an emotive response to Aly feeling like she is coming home. Home to her natural performative way of painting. All paintings have sold.
-
BBC Songs of Praise
I made this painting during filming for Songs of Praise this Summer. It captures the emotion of the beach where I stood to paint it. It is 120 x 110 cm and there is some sand and mixed media involved in the piece when you zoom in. The programme where they ask me about my faith and my art will air in April 2023.
-
Filmed for French Documentary ARTE - Giant's Causeway
A week of reflection and new experiences. Two long days of filming with @nicos.a , @killianmourcou @cloudvisual and @jodiearnoux for a French documentary about different minerals around the world.
During which time I spoke of my love for capturing the intricate basalt in paintings of the Giant’s Causeway, and managed to capture the painting featured above in the right timeframe. I’ve a sore neck to prove it!! -
Children's Heartbeat RVH Belfast
I was commissioned by Children’s Heartbeat Trust and their families to make a painting significant to heart babies. The painting is a depiction of children and their carers represented by the animals in the foreground. The stars in the sky are a reminder of the heart babies and children who are no longer with us but who still watch over us. This painting is in the cardiology unit of the children’s ward in Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.
-
Salthouse Hotel commission, Ballycastle
Every commission is special and this was no different. My custom piece in the new @thesalthousehotel. Every palette knife mark is loaded with colour and I can’t wait for you to see it in the reception when you visit this amazing boutique, eco hotel. Always a pleasure to work with the talented @mack_design on her projects. @TheSalthouseHotel
-
Belfast Telegraph 150th anniversary commission
Artist Aly Harte says she is proud of her latest work marking the 150th anniversary of the Belfast Telegraph.
The commission came just as the busy mum-of-three was emerging from spending the last four months of lockdown sharing her skills to teach people of all ages how to draw. Her painting features the former Belfast Telegraph building on Royal Avenue and its landmark clock that kept time for the people of the city for almost 150 years.
. "In the painting I depicted people walking past the iconic old Tele building, who are of all ages and races, to emphasise the fact that the Belfast Telegraph is a paper for all of the community" she said.
