OM.2026.109 - Patrick Anderson-McQuoid - Ireland

OM.2026.109 - collage on foam board - 8 x 8 inches - Miss Piggy Mix - Patrick Anderson-McQuoid - Ireland - Visual Poetry and Color

 Patrick Anderson-McQuoid is a highly versatile Irish multi-disciplinary visual artist, photographer, poet, performance artist, and curator. Born in Dublin, he is currently based in the North West of Ireland, working out of Carrick-on-Shannon. [1, 2]

He is most widely recognized for his foundational role in shaping the contemporary Irish arts scene, particularly through his pioneering cultural work in Cork City during the 1970s. [1, 2]

Early Career and Arts Leadership

• Cornwall and Cork: After spending his formative early years exhibiting as a full-time artist alongside work in music and theater in Cornwall, England, he relocated to Cork City, Ireland. [1]
• The Irish Ballet: In Cork, he expanded into stage management, lighting, sound, and inaugural performances with the Irish Ballet Company. [1]
• Triskel Arts Centre: In 1978, he became a trailblazing figure in Irish culture by founding and directing the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork, alongside founding the Tubular Gallery. The Triskel Arts Centre remains one of Ireland's premier multi-disciplinary cultural spaces. [1, 2]

Artistic Mediums and Themes

• Creative Scope: His extensive personal art practice spans across photography, visual arts, poetry, and performance art. [1, 2]
• Conceptual Projects: Rather than sticking to a static style, his practice is consistently evolving. His major projects typically consist of multiple works clustered tightly around specific themes, philosophies, and localized meanings. [1]
• Poetry & Performances: He regularly blends poetry with public art, featuring in collaborative events like the "Arts Cabaret" (co-curated with time-based art organization M2) and contributing site-specific literature, such as his poem River of Journeys highlighted at local regional festivals. [1, 2]

Exhibitions and Recognition

• Global Footprint: Over several decades of active practice, he has exhibited his visual works worldwide.
• Collections: His creations are held in both private and public art collections nationally across Ireland and internationally. He maintains an active profile with the Visual Artists Ireland directory. [1, 2, 3]