Úna Spain is a visual artist with a research Masters Degree in Contemporary Art practice and Media (LSAD). She holds a Diploma (with distinction) in Art & Design from GMIT and also an Honours Degree in Photography from DIT. Since graduating from DIT Úna has works primarily with lens based media and her work continues to receive positive critical acclaim and attracts curatorial attention. She has engaged with numerous community and voluntary arts based projects over the last decade and also has experience teaching from pre-school level to third level.