Anna McKeever: Painting & The Role Of Art In Society

 
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Meet Anna McKeever…

Anna McKeever is an Irish Artist based on the Ormeau Road in Belfast.

Predominantly a palette knife painter, she is inspired by both urban and rural Ireland; and her work is a celebration of the spirit and warmth of the Irish landscape and its people. She is also influenced by Celtic Mythology.

When she's not painting Anna works as a medical doctor specialising Public Health Medicine, particularly lifestyle intervention and preventative strategies.

In today's episode we talk about:

  • Anna's earliest memories

  • Juggling the medical side of life with the artistic

  • Moving away from NI for 10 years (and coming home again!)

  • The role art plays in society

  • And the greatest challenges/successes she's experienced along the way

Check it out.

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  • One thing most people don't know about you: I’m also a medical doctor. I trained in Glasgow, lived in Dublin, New Zealand and Australia before I came back to Belfast. I specialise in Public Health Medicine, particularly lifestyle intervention and preventative strategies.

  • Favourite Book: At the moment: “Maya Angelou, Letters to my Daughter” - kind of a guidebook, memoir, and poetry booked rolled into one.

  • Favourite Quote: “What is it you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver

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