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Michael O’Reilly
Name:
Michael O’Reilly
Job Title:
Scenic Artist
Place of work / study:
Area of Research:
I work in the Scenic Art department for the Royal Opera House. We are based in a production workshop in Thurrock but also work in the main building, in Covent Garden, London. I am part of the team that paints/makes the scenery for ballet and opera. This is a very varied job that employs a wide range of painting techniques for giant backdrops and built sets.
How is your research funded:
N/A
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am married to Neurologist and PhD researcher, Dr Zanna Voysey, our 2 going on 3 year old daughter is called Ren. I grew up in the North East and came to London to study art. I have a postgraduate from the Royal Academy of Art Schools, London. I used to spend a lot of time rock climbing and skateboarding, both of which have become harder with age.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I paint murals for secure mental health units through a charity called ‘Hospital Rooms’.
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
I don’t but my wife does.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Not sure I have anything that could help.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
Our toddler keeps us quite busy so I haven’t read like I used to. I’m currently reading Stephen King’s IT. And I recently listened to Jack London’s ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’-I listened to these when Ren used to nap in the car and I’d drive her around.
Can we find you on Twitter & Instagram?
Follow me on Instagram @michael__oreilly
