Everybody Must Get Garde Stoned

The Boat Yard JULY24

ocal designer and artist Olive Garde had one fine pop-up at The Boat Yard Gallery in July as part of their summer 2024 al fresco exhibitions.

Which proved to be a baptism of sun and happy, being the first exhibition for the lady behind Killincarrig Designs – where her Grey’Stones work ‘blends the natural beauty of Irish stones with detailed illustrations’.

The exhibition featured pieces on the Poolbeg Chimneys, Hook Lighthouse, the Greystones Bear plus a special commission for The Fat Fox café.

Here’s the official lowdown on Olive…

The sun was shining brightly on The Boatyard Pop-Up Gallery last weekend as Olive Garde unveiled her new business, Killincarrig Designs, with the launch of its first collection. The highlight of the event was the much-loved Greystones Bear.

Each design is unique, crafted using coastal stones and embodies the ever-changing seafront of Greystonians symbolising treasured walks with family, friends, and solo dog adventures.

Killincarrig Designs specialises in unique art illustrations incorporating ink, watercolour, and grey stones, capturing the essence of treasured moments and places connected to Ireland. Each piece reflects her passion for Irish heritage and local beauty.

Olive’s journey from a corporate career to following her creative dreams is truly inspiring.

Her works, which celebrate themes of love, family, friendship, and connection, are perfect for the home, as gifts, or as corporate presents.

Nice. You can find out more about Killincarrig Designs on Instagram here, and get in touch directly on email here or by phone here.