Artist Seán Hillen

Born in 1961 in Newry County Down, Northern Ireland, Hillen studied at several prestigious institutions. He began his artistic training at Belfast College of Art and continued at the London College of Printing and the renowned Slade School of Fine Art.  
These formative years laid the foundation for his unique approach to art.
Hillen’s works often involve photography and traditional paper photo-collage. What sets him apart is his ability to infuse humour into serious subjects. Through his art, he navigates complex themes with wit and creativity.
His early work gained international acclaim, particularly for its documentation of the conflict in Northern Ireland.  His work from the 1990’s; IRELANTIS has become part of Ireland’s cultural history, appearing on dozens of book covers etc., and his series in the 2000’s engaged with the wider post-9/11 world.
In 2022 a prizewinning biopic on his life; ‘Tomorrow Is Saturday’ was released on Netflix Europe.