Oran O'Reilly

Oran O'Reilly is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at the Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. His work explores boundaries between real and imagined realms through printmaking, digital media, and sculptural installations. Born in Stockport, he holds a degree from the Royal College of Art (2001) and has been a Print Fellow at the Royal College of Art and Royal Academy Schools.

Education:

• Royal College of Art, Printmaking Department (2001)

Research Interests:

O'Reilly's practice interrogates material and conceptual tensions between physical and digital territories. His works combine printmaking, drawing, and computational processes to challenge spatial and representational norms. Key themes include material conflict, hybrid media experimentation, and the interplay between transient and permanent forms.

Notable Exhibitions:

Recent shows include Hostile Environment (ASC Gallery, 2019), Paper Geographies (Manchester Central Library, 2020), and international showcases in Norway, Krakow, Oldenburg, Vienna, and San Francisco. His 2024 works Constellation of a Brittle Crisis and Fossils & Satellites

Labs & Collaborations:

No specific lab mentioned, but his role as Senior Lecturer likely involves mentoring students in Fine Art practices.