Mathews, Tom

Tom Mathews (b. Dublin, Ireland, 1952) studied at National College of Art and Design, Dublin.

Since graduating he has worked as freelance writer, critic, and cartoonist. His illustration work has appeared regularly in The Irish Times and The Sunday Independent as well as in Cara Magazine, Hot Press, among other publications. Exhibitions include Exhibition of Living Art and RHA Annual exhibitions, two person show at Gallery Zozimus, Dublin (2010); and solo presentations Mulligan Record Shop, Galway (2004); and Project Arts Centre, Dublin (1987). Mathews was commissioned by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon to produce work for the touring school show ‘Heroes’ (1986).

His cartoons are in many private and public national and international collections including The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.