Dean Kelly (born 1977, Galway) is an Irish painter and photographer. His representational and layered works chronicle changes in Irish society through recent years.
Between 1995 and 2001 Kelly was a member of Macnas Theatre & Spectacle, Galway (Prop and Theatre Designer. Notably, sculptor responsible for creation of many 'Cabezudos' style caricature heads.) These 'Massive Heads' later extensively used on Chris Evans' Channel 4 (UK) 'TFI Friday' in the late 1990s to make a reappearance in publicity for the 2015 series.
In 2015 the artist was included in the National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) database of Irish artists.
Selected exhibitions
2015 April Cúírt International Literature Festival, Latin Quarter Art Trail. Curated by Margaret Nolan.
2012 Dean Kelly & Shane Crotty 'Pretty Pictures' – Two man show, Kenny Gallery, Galway. Official opening by Páraic Breathnach.
2008 'Modus Operandi?' - Solo exhibition, Kenny Gallery, Galway. Official opening by Tom Kenny.
2005 'Listening Eyes' – Invited Group, Music for Galway anniversary exhibition – Norman Villa Gallery, with John Behan RHA. Official opening by Enrique Juncosa, Director IMMA.
2004 'Core' collective - Group exhibition, NUI, Galway Gallery. Official opening by Michael D.Higgins (then TD, later President of Ireland).
2001–present Collection, The Kenny Gallery, Galway.