"Micheal Farrell: The Life and Times of an Irish Artist is an account of the turbulent life of internationally acclaimed Irish artist Micheal Farrell. With unlimited access to his brother's private papers, and having interviewed hundreds of friends, colleagues and acquaintances, David Farrell's fully authorised biography takes us from the artist's early days in County Meath, his creative influences, burgeoning artistic career, and his often troubled relationship with the art establishment. His hugely varied and prolific work is direct and uncompromising, whether it is dealing with the Troubles in Northern Ireland or Micheal's own troubled relationships with alcohol and with himself."--BOOK JACKET.