Desmond Dillon
Galway artist Desmond Dillon studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design, Visual Education (1982) and later at the Galway Institute of Technology, Diploma in Textile Design (1986). His practice encompasses mask making, puppets, props and costumes for theatre as well as 3D wall pieces. He has won several awards for his work including Young Designers of the Year Award, Dublin (1986), Kilkenny Arts Week. Best of Fringe (1992) and Claremorris Open, First Prize (1994). His first solo show since 1998 - entitled 'Wag Tail Water Fall' - took place in February 2016 at the Clonmel library, Tipperary. www.whytes.ie
