Mette Roche
PROFILE
The Grange Barn,
Kilbride
Dublin 15
018256575/0872477037
www.metteroche.com
Mette Sofie Roche, originally from North-Norway, has been living in
Originally a hobby weaver and textile artist, strong traditions which she brought with her from
She completed an Art Portfolio course at Dunboyne College of Further Education this year.
She has been a member of the Old Schoolhouse Art Group in Dunboyne since its foundation in 2001 and of the Meath Arts Group since 2007.
She works in a variety of media, watercolour, Indian ink, soft pastel and acrylic as well as textile. Her art is inspired by her love of nature, many long walks along the seashore or in the mountains and many hours spent working in and enjoying the garden. Her working environment as a social worker can also be a source of inspiration.
Her paintings and artwork are in many private collections in
EXHIBITIONS
Group exhibition - Public space, Blanchardstown April 2002
Group exhibition - ——“———, Dunshaughlin June 2002
Group exhibition - ——“———, Lucan July 2003
Group exhibition - ——“———, Trim April 2004
Group exhibition – Peoples’ Art, Lucan Nov 2004
Group exhibition - ——“——-, Lucan April 2005
Group exhibition - Public space, Trim May 2006
Group exhibition - Independent artists Network, Dalkey Nov 2006
Group exhibition - Public space, Leixlip July 2007
Group exhibition - Public space, Trim May 2008
Group exhibition - Fusion Exhibition/Toradh Art Centre May 2008
Group exhibition - Spirit of Dunboyne Festival Sept 2008
Group exhibition – Bru Na Boina/Solstice Art Centre Nov/Dec 2008
Dunboyne artists annual Christmas exhibitions since 2001
