Gerard Byrne

Gerard Byrne (b. Dublin, 1958) is Ireland’s foremost Modern Impressionist. His expansive body of work, developed over 35 years, demonstrates an unparalleled versatility in the contemporary Irish art scene.

Byrne’s oil paintings are distinctive for their vibrant palette, expressive brushwork, and skillful contrasts of light and shadow—elements that evoke the work of the Impressionist Masters. His artwork is held in both private and public collections across Ireland and worldwide, including the collections of the Irish Government, Irish Embassies, and the Citadelle Art Museum in Texas, USA.

Byrne’s path to becoming an artist is as unique as his work, shaped not by formal artistic training, but by a diverse array of life experiences. His art—which ranges from landscapes and still-lifes to large-scale figurative pieces—reflects the breadth of his personal journey. Byrne’s travels across Europe, Australia, the Americas and Asia have profoundly influenced his artistic perspective.

While his command of plein-air shines through in landscapes and urban scenes, his figurative work is equally gripping and exploratory. The spontaneity, boldness, and scale of Byrne’s work, alongside its sharp perspectives, reveal his natural artistic talent. This innate gift—an artist’s eye—is something deeply personal, not learned but rather instinctive.