Nuala Gregory

Nuala A. Gregory is an Irish–New Zealand artist and academic, and is a full professor at the University of Auckland, and Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries. Gregory works mainly in acrylics and collage.

Early life and education Gregory was born in West Belfast, and is an Irish Catholic. Her parents were working class, and lived in the conflict zone. After graduating from Ulster University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1988, Gregory spent ten years as part of an arts collective. Gregory secured a part-time teaching position at Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1997, and was promoted to full-time senior lecturer and Head of Painting the following year.

Academic career

Gregory was promoted to Dean of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries in 2022, and also to full professor. Gregory has been awarded a University of Auckland Distinguished Teaching Award. Gregory also produces drawings and prints.

Besides New Zealand, Gregory's work has been exhibited in Ireland, Mexico, Japan, China and the USA. Nuala Gregory + Starta Bread Kitchen, pop-up Solander Gallery exhibition, 2021 Nuala Gregory, Any Coloured Thing, Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast, 7 June to 23 June 2012

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