Gerry Glynn was born in Dublin and formed an early interest in drawing, painting and sculpture. Apart from a brief period in the National College of Art & Design, he is completely self-taught. He then went on to develop his own distinctive style in oil painting. He was at first influenced by classic sculpture, the surrealists and then, impressionism. He is at home with most of the painterly subjects, being an exponent of street scenes, still life landscape, seascape and interiors. He has also expressed an alternative flair for a "magic realist" style uniquely his own. Gerry was recognised a number of times in the 1980's when he won 7 top awards in the National Art Competitions. In 1985 he won an award for portraiture and in 1988 he won the top award in an International Art Competition for drawing for his large magic real piece "The Ninth Hour". He has exhibited in many group shows since the 70's, RHA and Oireachtas. His works can be found in Government Departments, NTMA etc and many private collections worldwide.