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“God and other artists are always a little obscure.” - Oscar Fingal O’Fflahertie Wills Wilde Thank you, Emma.
This special edition, which features all your cover artworks for Live Encounters Poetry & Writing in 2026, is our acknowledgement of your fabulous contribution to the promotion of the Arts worldwide. Mark Ulyseas, Publisher/Editor Celebrating our 17th anniversary 2010-2026
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EMMA BARONE Emma Barone is a contemporary Irish artist whose vibrant acrylic paintings capture the emotional blend of still life, abstract, and landscape. With a background in diverse creative disciplines, her work is characterized by bold colours, dynamic textures, and a unique visual language. Barone’s art is not only a personal exploration of form and feeling but also a testament to the power of art to connect and empower communities. Through her work in the arts and health sector, she emphasizes a participant-centric approach, leveraging art as a tool for meaningful social engagement. Emma is now based in her new art studio at Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Having a dedicated studio gives her the space and freedom to explore new techniques, experiment, and focus entirely on creating new work. https://www.emmabarone.com/
Emma Barone Irish Artist
Emma Barone is a vibrant force in contemporary art, celebrated for her dynamic acrylic paintings that move fluidly between still life, abstraction, and landscape.
Over the course of her career, she has presented 23 solo exhibitions, each one expanding the language of her practice. Her most recent show, ORB, is a striking meditation on the spherical form—an exploration that blends precision with playfulness, inviting viewers to contemplate the exploration of the spherical form, a symbol of wholeness and unity. Her creative output is not limited to the canvas. In collaboration with writer and poet Eileen Casey, Emma co-authored two books, projects that reveal her versatility and willingness to traverse disciplines in pursuit of new forms of expression.
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Yet Emma’s influence extends well beyond the walls of galleries. With a deep commitment to the relationship between art and wellbeing, she has recently graduated with a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Health at NCAD Dublin. Emma has become a vital presence in community and healthcare contexts. As an arts facilitator, she approaches her work with an intuitive, process-led philosophy, creating environments where participant voices lead the way. The result is art as a shared experience—an avenue for connection, transformation, and healing.
Her paintings can be found in both private and public collections, including The Irish Hospice Foundation, Midlands Regional Hospital, Offaly County Council, and The Amsterdam World Trade Centre. Recognition of her contribution to the intersection of creativity and care came in 2023, when she received the Anam Beo Mentoring Award for her pioneering role in arts and health initiatives. Emma is also an active member of Visual Artists Ireland and the Crafts Council of Ireland, communities that reflect her dedication to fostering artistic dialogue and collaboration.
A multifaceted career such as hers demonstrates the breadth of what art can be—personal expression, community practice, and cultural legacy. Through her paintings, publications, and participatory projects, Emma continues to affirm her belief in the power of art to enrich lives, transform communities, and leave a lasting imprint both inside and outside the studio. © liveencounters.net POETRY & WRITING Emma Barone Gallery of cover artworks October 2026 Celebrating 17th Anniversary
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing January 2026 Outside, looking in Guest editorial Mark Ulyseas
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing February 2026 Letum non Omnia Finit Guest editorial David Rigsbee
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing March 2026 The poem that finds you Guest editorial Gillian Roach
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing April 2026 Begin Again Guest editorial Brian Kirk
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing May 2026 Remembering David Malouf Guest editorial Denise O’Hagan
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing June 2026 Breaking boundaries and deconstructing the sacred Guest editorial Dr Salwa Gouda
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing June 2026 The Names of All You Hold Dear Guest editorial Mark Tredinnick
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing July 2026 Cigarette Angels Guest editorial David Rigsbee
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing july 2026 Encounters with Modern Arabic Poetry and Prose Guest editorial Dr Salwa Gouda
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing july 2026 Live Encounters Poets on Poetry
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing September 2026 Contemporary Greek Poetry in Transition Guest editorial Aristi Trendel
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Live Encounters Poetry & Writing September 2026 Celebration of Gulliver’s Travels Noel Monahan
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2010 - 2025 - 17th A n n i v e r s a r y
P O E T R Y & W R I T I N G Free Online Magazine From Village Earth October 2026
Cover photograph by Emma Barone © liveencounters.net POETRY & WRITING Emma Barone Gallery of cover artworks October 2026 Celebrating 17th Anniversary