Bernard Fleming

Biography

Lives in New Ross, Co. Wexford in south-east Ireland. Originally from Fermoy, Co. Cork, Irl.; initially attended Cork School of Art but left to self-train. Previously lived and worked mostly in London and Melbourne. Work is held in private collections in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Holland, England, Wales, France and Ireland; makes paintings, pastels, prints, drawings, and considers portrait commission requests. Recent Career & Exhibition History 2016: The 95th Society of Graphic Fine Art (UK Drawing Society) Annual Exhibition, Menier Gallery,51 Southwark St., London. Elected a Full Member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, UK. www.sgfa.org.uk 2015: The 185th Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition, Dublin. 2014: The 184th Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition, Dublin. Eigse Annual Open Submission Exhibition, Carlow, Ireland. 2013: The 92nd Society of Graphic Fine Art (UK Drawing Society) Annual Exhibition, London. Elected an Associate Member of the SGFA. 2012: The 91st Society of Graphic Fine Art Annual Exhibition, London. 2011: The 90th Society of Graphic Fine Art Annual Exhibition, London. Awards 2013: The Stabilo International Award for A Highly Commended Work in Monochrome, SGFA, London. 2012: The Stabilo International Award for A Highly Commended Work in Monochrome, SGFA, London. Recent Publications 2014: Cork Evening Echo, 'Portrait of David Roche of Fermoy', dig. ed. 31-05-2014. Avondhu Press, 'Portrait of David Roche of Fermoy'. 2013: SGFA UK Journal’s Image of The Month ('Evening Echo'), Sept., 2013; Interview: http://fb.me/29SfOGxIX Editor’s Choice, ('Portrait of A Girl.), Leisure Painter art magazine, UK. May issue, 2013.