Congratulations to Donald Teskey RHA, who is the recipient of the 2024 RCSI Art Award, for his painting Orchestral II, in association with the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts and the Irish Times. The award celebrates the long-standing association between art, medicine and well-being.
Donald commented on his win saying: “I’ve been at this a long time and don’t ever expect to win awards so when a prize such as RCSI award comes my way it represents a significant moment in the story of my painting career, one that deserves a large bookmark. I’m also impressed by the long-term collaboration between the RCSI and the RHA that enables this award.
“My appreciation for nature and woodlands became even more heightened in recent years, concern for the environment and biodiversity being very much to the fore. There has been much focus on the health benefits, both physical and mental that nature can bring. It works for me as an artist as much as for anyone.”
RCSI Vice Chancellor Professor Cathal Kelly, commented: “Congratulations to Donald Teskey on winning the 2024 RCSI Art Award. This award is a celebration of the common heritage of RCSI and the RHA and the important link that exists between art and medicine.
“We look forward to seeing the artwork that Donald will create for the RCSI Art Collection, which serves to enrich our campus experience and inspire students, staff and all who visit RCSI. My thanks to the RCSI Art Award judging panel for their enthusiasm, passion and commitment to the award.”
All works of art, in any medium, selected for the 194th RHA Annual Exhibition were considered for the RCSI Art Award. The four other shortlisted artists were John Behan RHA, Liam Belton RHA, Eileen Leonard Sealy and Sadhbh Mowlds.
See the RCSI website here for more details.
Image: Dr. Abigail O’Brien, President RHA, Donald Teskey RHA holding the RCSI silver medal, and RCSI President Prof. Deborah McNamara. Photo: Maxwell Photography.
