Sheila Buckley

Irish abstract painter
Based in Olhão, Portugal

Education

MFA Fine Art, Goldsmiths, University of London
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, London Metropolitan University

Additional training in film, sound, textiles, and embodied practices

Solo Exhibitions

2025–2026
Muitos Anos a Virar Frangos,

Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14, Olhão, Portugal

Selected Exhibitions & Projects

2025
Open Ateliers Olhão 2025, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

2024
Mini Artist Residency, Artform, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Conversas, Galeria 4Elementos, Algarve, Portugal

MFA Degree Show, Goldsmiths, London, UK

Cave Woman, Cave Gallery, London, UK

Anti Freeze Art Fair, London, UK

Curator and organiser, Fans of Feminism, Bank Gallery, London, UK

Studio & Project Space

2025–present
Lagoon Street Studio & Project Space, Olhão, Portugal
Artist-led, studio used for artistic production, research, and small-scale project-based presentations. The space supports independent practice and artist exchange and is integral to the development of ongoing work.

Residencies & Exchange

Independent Artist Residency (Pilot), Olhão, Portugal
Self-organised, artist-led residency initiative supporting primarily Irish artists, alongside Portuguese and international practitioners. Focused on studio-based research, exchange, and informal presentation.

Awards & Writing

Central Magazine, Portugal

“Moved and Startled by Goldsmiths Postgraduate Artist”, MIA London Blog

Cass Alumni Award

Full CV available on request