MYFANWY NIA
Harriet, known artistically as MyfanwyNia, is a multidisciplinary visual artist specializing in Pop Surrealism. Born in South Wales and raised in London, she moved to Ireland in 1999, where she lives to date. Harriet is recipient of the prestigious RDS Taylor Art Award and holds a Degree in Fine Art from Sligo IT (ATU) and a Master of Fine Art from the University of Ulster in Belfast.
Her playful and whimsical works often feature distinctive big-eyed feminine characters, exploring themes of childhood nostalgia, fantasy and identity. Combining vibrant illustrative storytelling with a fluidic and decorative aesthetics in jazzy compositions. Her practice includes murals, paintings and illustration, constantly reimagining decorative and otherworldly dreamscapes creating charicters with curiosity, storytelling and emotional connection.
Harriet has meaningful experience developing community-focused murals, working with groups and school students to guide and shape ideas that reflect their unique voices. Through these collaborations, she introduces young people to mural painting and creative teamwork, fostering a sense of ownership and connection in the spaces they transform.
“Through the process of creating and experiencing art, we see reflections of ourselves in its expression. It is in these creative moments as we express and let go of our emotions, we uncover a deeper understanding of who we are and a greater connection to the world around us.”
– Harriet Myfanwy Nia Tahany
