Hello, I'm RJ.

I'm a mixed-media illustrator based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Using pencil, ink, watercolour, papercut, collage, digital paint, clay, and textiles, I create narrative artwork with compelling characters using many different mediums, with the aim of creating an immersive experience for my viewers. I explore the themes of nature, mythology and femininity within my work

My work aims to celebrate diversity, respect nature, promote culture and create understanding and acceptance in society.

Exhibitions

CCEA's True Colours Exhibition - January 2019, Ulster Museum, Belfast.

Herstory Ireland's Light Festival - February 2020, Belfast City Hall.

Herstory Ireland's Parallel Peace Light Show - March 2021, Dublin, Belfast.

Herstory Ireland's Movement Exhibition - May 2021, Online Exhibition.

Herstory Ireland's St. Brigid's Day Light Show - January/February 2023, Kildare, Clare, Dublin.

UsFolk's Big Queer Art Show - July 2024, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast.

Clients

Herstory Ireland

BBC Northern Ireland

Centra

RNN Communications