Rachel Joynt RHA
Born in Caherciveen Co. Kerry, Joynt grew up in Dublin and graduated with a Degree in Sculpture from National College Of Art & Design in 1989. She was elected full member of the Royal Hibernian Academy in 2005 and elected as a member of Aosdána in 2021. Her many public artworks include Síol outside Glencar House in Ballsbridge, Dublin; Dearcán na nDaoine – The People’s Acorn, Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin; Mothership at Sandycove seafront; Starboard on the River Lagan, Belfast; Guiding Star at Port Oriel, Clougherhead, Co. Louth; Noah’s Egg, UCD; Wood Key Walk at Christchurch, Dublin and People’s Island at Dublin’s O’Connell Bridge. Her work is included in many private, corporate and public collections including the OPW, Bank of Ireland, AIB, the National Self Portrait Collection, The Gallery of Photography and Temple Bar Gallery & Studios.
FATHOM:OUTSTRETCHED ARMS, A solo exhibition of new work by Rachel Joynt will take place at Solomon from 29 May - 21 June 2025 CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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RACHEL JOYNT
FATHOM: OUTSTRETCHED ARMS 29 May - 21 Jun 2025Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host a solo exhibition of new work by one of Ireland’s most celebrated sculptors, Rachel Joynt. Best known for her large scale public sculpture,...Read more -
WINTER GROUP SHOW
Painting, sculpture & print by gallery & invited artists 24 Nov - 23 Dec 2022Solomon Fine Art is delighted to hold its annual Winter Group Exhibition showcasing painting, sculpture and print by some of Ireland's leading artists. This year’s exhibition will include work by...Read more -
SUMMER GROUP SHOW
Gallery & invited artists 17 - 30 Aug 2021Solomon Fine Art is delighted to host its annual Summer Group Exhibition including work by John Behan RHA, Margo Banks, Jean Bardon, Leah Beggs, Comhghall Casey, Tom Climent, Eamon Colman,...Read more -
SUMMER GROUP SHOW
Gallery & Invited artists 5 - 28 Jun 2020Solomon Fine Art is delighted to re-open its doors and welcome visitors back to gallery after the long COVID-19 lockdown. From Monday 8 June , our opening hours will be...Read more
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WINTER GROUP SHOW
Gallery & Invited Artists 29 Nov - 23 Dec 2019Solomon Fine Art is delighted to hold its annual Winter Group Show. The exhibition which runs right up to Christmas will showcase painting, sculpture and print by a range of...Read more -
VUE
NATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2019 8 - 10 Nov 2019VUE, Ireland's National Contemporary Art Fair takes place this year at the RHA, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2. Solomon Fine Art will again be participating, along with the Taylor Galleries,...Read more -
SUMMER GROUP SHOW
Gallery & Invited artists 9 - 31 Aug 2019Solomon is delighted to host its annual Summer Group Exhibition. Painting, sculpture and print by some of Irelands leading artists including John Behan RHA, Jean Bardon, Leah Beggs, Cheryl Brown,...Read more -
Winter Group Exhibition 2018
Gallery & Invited artists 23 Nov - 22 Dec 2018Solomon Fine Art is delighted to hold its annual Winter Group Show. The exhibition which runs right up to Christmas will showcase painting, sculpture and print by a range of...Read more
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Artistic License: Rachel Joynt RHA
The Gloss May 28, 2025One of Ireland’s most celebrated public sculptors , Rachel Joynt’s new work is more intimate in scale … Where and how to do work? I...Read more -
Sculptor Rachel Joynt talks to The Works Presents
November 12, 2021The Works Presents with John Kelly returns to RTÉ One with a new ten-part series in which John meets key Irish figures from the arts...Read more -
'NOAH'S EGG' unveiled at UCD Veterinary School by Dermot Weld
Rachel Joynt June 4, 2020'NOAH'S EGG', a giant cast-bronze egg sculpture, was unveiled on Tuesday 8 June 2004 by leading trainer, Dermot Weld at the UCD Veterinary School in...Read more -
RTE Archives - Dublin Millennium Footprints 1988
Rachel Joynt November 6, 2018An artist's creation of work on a traffic island appreciated by Dublin citizens. A sixth public sculpture is launched as part of the continuing Dublin...Read more
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IRISH ARTS REVIEW- WINTER 2017
Rachel Joynt December 1, 2017 Read more -
Giant acorn to commemorate 1916 at Áras
Rachel Joynt December 22, 2016Giant acorn to commemorate 1916 at Áras President Michael D Higgins has announced that sculptor Rachel Joynt has won the prestigious competition to create a...Read more -
'People's Acorn' chosen as 1916 sculpture for Áras an Uachtaráin
Rachel Joynt December 22, 2016The 'People's Acorn' sculpture will be unveiled in November 2017 'People’s Acorn' by sculptor Rachel Joynt has been chosen as the 1916 themed sculpture for...Read more -
Art sculpture 'Dance' installed at Maynooth University
Rachel Joynt September 15, 2014Monday, September 15, 2014 - 00:00 To celebrate the installation of the sculpture ‘Dance’ outside the Iontas building, Illuminations presents an exhibition by Rachel Joynt...Read more
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IRISH ARTS REVIEW [SPRING 2010]
Rachel Joynt March 1, 2010 Read more -
Irish Independent - Baltray egg sculpture in LAMA awards Praise for artist's work
FIONA MAGENNIS on Rachel Joynt February 4, 2009THE unusual Baltray sculpture entitled 'Clutch' was nominated for an award at the annual Local Authority Members Awards (LAMA). The art piece, which depicts three...Read more