Irish painter Tara Finnegan was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1989 and works almost exclusively in oil on canvas. She completed a BA (Hons) in Fine Art painting from the University of Ulster in 2011, graduating with first-class honours. Since then, she has been pursuing her career in art education and her independent studio practice.

The undercurrent of her work revolves around history, memory, and identity. Tara has a deep passion for exploring abstract compositions and researching colour theory. Her artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by her experiences, from growing up amidst political murals in Belfast to embracing cultural and religious traditions in the Middle East, and now residing in England. Her art predominantly explores the surrounding landscapes, both domestic and agricultural.