Born in Ottawa, Eryn O’Neill holds a BFA from NSCAD University, and an MFA from the University of Waterloo. She competed her MA at Carleton University in Art and Architectural History and Curatorial Studies. O’Neill is currently pursuing a PhD at Carleton University in Cultural Mediations. Her paintings study an urban space in transition through the perspective of a runner. The paintings are the product of months of repetitive outings, in all conditions, to gather enough information, visually and mentally, to create sensory charged paintings suggestive of a figure navigating an urban environment. Eryn attended the Vermont Studio Centre in 2016 and the Golden Foundation Artist in Residence in March 2019. A multiple Ontario Arts Council Grant recipient, and a two time recipient of the Elizabeth Greenshields Award. Her work is in the City of Ottawa’s Art Collection and Global Affairs Canada. Her studio space is located in the Byward Market at The Rectory Art House.