Benson, Carmel

Carmel Benson (b. Wexford, Ireland, 1950) studied at University College Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She joined Graphic Studio Dublin where she later became a director.

Solo exhibitions include Hallward Gallery, Dublin (2003, 1999) and Watchouse Gallery, Enniscorthy (1997). Group exhibitions include Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin (2004); Galerie Michele Broutta, Paris (2001); Glasgow Print Gallery, Scotland (2001); The Royal Academy, London (1998, 2003).

Benson was commissioned by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon to produce work for the touring school show ‘Altered States’ (1995). Apart from The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, her work is included in many public and private collections including the Irish Contemporary Art Society.