Adrian Margey grew up near the old market town of Kilrea, just a stone’s throw from the treasures of the North Coast. Much of Adrian's work is underscored by a deep appreciation of the surrounding landscape and the traditions of its people.

Although Adrian achieved joint first place in Northern Ireland in A-Level Art and Design in 2003, he opted out of going to Art College in favour of pursuing his academic studies. This relative freedom prevented formal artistic instruction from quashing Adrian’s notably individual style. In truth the idiosyncratic nature of his work is likely to be the very reason for its popularity. For four years he juggled his career as an exhibiting artist with being a full time Communication, Advertising and Marketing student at the University of Ulster. Adrian’s time at Ulster gained him a First Class Honours degree, the OFCOM Jonathan Hannah award for Integrated Communication and the IAS Smarts award for his research which focused on the role of marketers in increasing and diversifying audiences for the arts in Northern Ireland. No doubt this unusual mix helps explain his success to date in the commercial art world.

In 2010, Adrian was awarded funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to stage a series of high profile solo exhibitions across Northern Ireland. With his original pieces in strong demand, Adrian now holds an average of five solo exhibitions per year across the country and frequently works to private commission. Accustomed to spinning many plates, the artist has commenced doctoral research at Queen’s University, Belfast – investigating Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries.

Musical themes are often found in Adrian’s work also. He was highly commended in the final of Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year (2002) and in 2006 received a scholarship for the second year running to study voice at the Ulster College of Music. His studies there earned him the title (LLCM) Licentiate of the London College of Music. Adrian currently performs with the Belfast Philharmonic Choir.

At twenty-six years of age, Adrian can boast over twenty hugely successful solo exhibitions and a growing following both nationally and internationally. Exciting times are afoot for Adrian as his work continues to evolve and climb the ranks of the competitive Irish Art Market.