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"Paul Treacy loves to find mystery and menace in the everyday" - Millennium Images
I am an observational photographer and photobook maker.
Though always on the lookout for an exceptional still image, I'm really a traditional photo-essayist in both my personal and commercial work.
I'm a graduate of the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Program at the International Center of Photography School in New York, class of 2000.
My work has been represented by Millennium Images in London since 2003.
I trained as a graphic designer in Ireland in the 80s before moving to England to study photography and creative writing. I began my photography career back in 1992.
I am a bravery medalist, awarded by the Irish Government's Deeds of Bravery Council for a winter river rescue in 1990.
Clients and publications over the years have included; The New York Times Magazine, CNN World, The Guardian, The Irish Times, CoStar Group UK, The Press Association, The Institute of Psychiatry, Court TV, The BBC and Channel 4.
Books:
SOUTHEAST (in production)
WOOFERS: Dogs & Their People (no longer available)
Observing The Flag (no longer available)
Mixed Messages (no longer available)
Exhibitions:
2014 Seeing Sydenham at On The Hoof Gallery and Bistro, Sydenham, London
2012 Creative Quarter group show at C&C Gallery, Forrest Hill, London
2011 Seeing Sydenham, SugaHill Gallery Cafe, London
2010 London Independent Photography, (group) Strand Gallery, London
2010 Flying Space Hoppers, projection at SlideLuck PotShow, Shoreditch House, London
2010 Flying Space Hoppers, projection at Format Festival, Derby
2009 Flying Space Hoppers, projection at Host Gallery, London
2006 Crosswalks: Contemporary Street Photography, (group) Oklahoma City Museum of Art
2005 New York's Irish, Garden City Public Library, Long Island, New York
2004 New York's Irish, Irish Arts Center, New York City
2000 International Center of Photography School: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Program, Chelsea Arts, New York City
1998 Stolen Moments, Irish Arts Center, New York City
Thank you for your time.