Mary Fitzpatrick

Mary Fitzpatrick is a contemporary Fine Artist based in Liverpool. She has worked in Belfast, the Middle East and has exhibited in Ireland, England and throughout Europe. Born in Liverpool to Irish parentage, her experience of Northern Ireland began at an early age.

Her projects have included themes such as the peace process in Ireland and the aftermath of the first Gulf war. Mary made large scale photographic sculptures based on a two year art documentary of events within the Irish Peace Process in Northern Ireland. Now mainly known for her large scale atmospheric installations depicting images from places abandoned after conflict. Mary exhibited a black and white photographic installation at the Blade factory in the 2004 Liverpool Biennial as part of the 'Streets of Desire' exhibition curated by Jump Ship Rat. Mary has also taken part on several exhibitions touring across Serbia. She was shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize 2008 which was held at Novas CUC and also took part in the FIS Irish show at Novas CUC.

Metal is presenting Mary's work in a solo show at Edge Hill station. The exhibition chronicles her time in Belfast from 1993 - 1998. The show is an intimate portrayal of a city under conflict during a critical journey towards peace.