Class of 2025 • Installation

Trish Donohoe


Trish Donohoe
Institution
National College of Art and Design (NCAD)

Medium
Installation

Graduation Year
Class of 2025


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I work with materials that already exist in the world—steel, driftwood and anything else I can lay my hands on that’s waiting for a second life. I’m drawn to things that have been discarded, repurposed, or used differently than intended. Through a thoughtful process, I aim to create with compassion and care.My motivation is the belief that art should be for everyone. I don’t create in an overcomplicated or exclusive way. My work is grounded and open. I want people to feel something—not because they’ve studied art theory, but because the message reaches them on a basic human level. That’s why I love bringing installations to public spaces and festivals, where people of all backgrounds can interact with the work freely and without pressure.I believe once a piece is displayed, it no longer belongs to me. It becomes part of the world and lives on in the minds of those who experience it, each person putting it somewhere different. That freedom—to interpret, to feel, to connect—is what makes art alive.I’m deeply inspired by feminist artists and so many others who have shaped our time. Their courage and vulnerability fuel my own journey as a maker. I intend to oppose societal norms in a non-aggresive way, often marrying humour with material storytelling.
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