Yvonne McGuinness
Yvonne McGuinness | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1972 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Visual artist |
| Notable work | Procession; This is Between Us |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | John McGuinness (uncle) |
Yvonne McGuinness (born 12 October 1972) is an Irish visual artist whose creations cover films, performances, installation art and sound works. She is well known for immersive and site-specific art projects, and her works often explore the interaction between the audience and the space.
McGuinness was born in Dublin, Ireland, and now based in Monkstown, Dublin, She obtained a master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London. Her works have been exhibited in Ireland and the UK, covering various media such as video installations and prints.
A 2004 biography stated, "Recent works have been preoccupied with notions of portrayal of the self and with deception, dealing with the sublimated desire for self-expression of the artist and the tension between revelation and concealment."
She has made several short films: This is between us (2011), Charlie's Place (2012), and Procession (2012).