Katie Lynch
Katie Lynch is a visual artist and theatre practitioner based between Athlone and Galway. Katie graduated from Limerick School of Art & Design in 2023 with a BA in Fine Art Painting. Her interdisciplinary work blends painting, performance and audiovisual media, drawing on Irish folklore, literature and local archival footage. Katie creates playful, surreal environments through scriptwriting, prop-making and improvisational workshops.
Referencing amateur theatre, her work explores uncertainty, humour and transformation—often through characters caught in metaphorical storms. Katie is an associate artist with Helium Arts, designing inclusive workshops for children and adults with complex health conditions. She is currently developing The Jester’s Odyssey, a touring project combining storytelling, installation and live performance, alongside a new body of mixed media paintings and prints using natural and found materials.
Dates of Residency in Abbey: June 2025 – August 2025