Thomas Sheridan

Raised in Dublin, Ireland, Thomas Sheridan is a professional artist currently living and working in south Sligo under the shadow of the Ox Mountains. After moving to New York in the mid 1980’s he became a rock musician playing with the influential Lower East Side goth/post punk three piece The Children Zoo. Upon leaving the music business in the early 1990’s, Thomas studied as a graphic designer and went on to enjoy a successful career with several Wall Street investment banks. Returning to Ireland to pursue his painting career in 1998, along with writing satirical essays, short stories and socio-political commentaries on subjects ranging from Irish politicians, to psychology, to media manipulation and the occult. These have been published in journals and books worldwide. Thomas Sheridan’s paintings have been described as vibrant, contemplative, poetic and soulful, with an underlying surrealist/symbolist nature. His inspiration is drawn from many sources which have touched upon his life. From the human condition within the real and emotional landscape, to the nature of reality and relationships. Thomas' work is in private collections worldwide and has been represented by several galleries. He has also taken part in exhibitions in Ireland and abroad. "My music, art and writing have been a life long attempt to create a dialogue with the society and world around me and as a result, to implement a more meaningful dialogue with myself." In Spring 2011, Thomas published his first major book entitled Puzzling People: Labyrinth of the Psychopath on Velluminous Press (UK)