Biografia
Simon Prunty is an artist based in Dublin, Ireland. In 2006 he graduated from NCAD (The National College of Art and Design) with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art Media.
Simon's work is primarily based in the medium of analogue photography.
Simon’s work is often characterised by a thematic emphasis on the relationship between citizenry and government, exploring the boundaries and differences between those in society categorised as possessing ‘power’ and those considered to be without it.
His photo project, ‘Protests Come and Go’ received an honorary mention from The ND – Neutral Density Awards 2015 in the conceptual category and has had a successful run as a solo photography exhibition in In-spire Galerie, Dublin, Ireland, from 23rd March – 5th April, 2016. Work from this project has also featured in 'The End' 2016 exhibition in the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Waterford City, Ireland.
Simon is also the darkroom tutor for DUPA (Dublin University Photography Association) in Trinity College, Dublin.