“I am drawn to and explore the possibilities of materials that display a richness of visual quality, sometimes marked by use and time, and carrying the patina of their history”
Drawing is at the heart of Inga Reed’s working process, but she is also fundamentally interested in and curious about the structure of things.
Angela Forte is an artist who is best known for her distinctive use of geometric form and colour.
Although the themes running through Cormac Boydell’s exhibition at the Irish College, Paris in 2011 had their origins in the past, the finished objects are shaped by his distinctive contemporary style writes Frances Ruane
Finola Finlay visits a number of churches enriched by stained-glass artist George Walsh and asks why this medium is not used more widely in secular architecture
The calibre of the work produced by graduate ceramicists and metalworkers is testament to the talent and experience of their tutors, writes Alison FitzGerald
While in Kilkenny for the Arts Festival (10–18 August), be sure to visit the potters and ceramicists located around Bennettsbridge, writes Treasa O’Brien
Philip McEvansoneya explains the iconography of the city’s splendid ceremonial carriage
Early in September a judging panel made up of international design experts gathered in Dublin to select the finest examples of Irish Design for the 2002 IDI Design Awards, Steve Thomas Emberson reviews some of the winners
Eleanor Flegg heralds two events this winter that will provide an occasion for both the fledgling buff and the seasoned collector to add to their store of fine craft
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Roger Bennett, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Robert Lee, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg discusses Irish silversmith Seamus Gill, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Eleanor Flegg previews an exhibition of seven talented ceramicists who will share their techniques as part of the Ceramics Ireland Festival
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Peadar Lamb, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
During the early years of Independence the Irish government embarked upon a programme to foster new industries. Audrey Whitty discusses both the utilitarian and creative aspects of one of those fledgling concerns, Arklow Pottery
Nicola Gordon Bowe tells the story behind Evie Hone’s execution of the bold modernist window forming the backdrop to State visits in Government Buildings
Myra Hayes and Jessie Rogers unravel the narrative of the St John Window, in Cork’s Honan Chapel
Frances McDonald traces some pivotal moments in Sara Flynn’s career as her first solo exhibition in London continues.
Audrey Whitty examines some rarities from a connoisseur’s collection of Irish glass recently acquired by the National Museum of Ireland
Hilary Morley previews ‘Bricks in the Rain’, an exhibition of contemporary art forms inspired by China to be shown at Farmleigh Gallery this August
Eleanor Flegg recalls the foundation of the furniture college in this their 25th year, as examples of current thinking in design from both staff and alumni goes on display at Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin in November.
In a new series of landscapes at the Gordon Gallery, Derry, Bernadette Madden’s mastery with a demanding medium evokes a richly atmospheric sense of place, writes James Hanley
Since her arrival in Ireland in 1965, Sonja Landweer has been admired for her mastery with materials, here Nicola Gordon Bowe discusses her life’s work currently on view at VISUAL in Carlow
Joseph McBrinn previews new work from visionary furniture-maker Joseph Walsh on view this winter at Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin
Roger Bennett considers Liam Flynn’s dedication to the art of woodturning as his retrospective at the Hunt Museum, Limerick, marks the finale to the year of craft
Frances Ruane explores the multifaceted design world of Milan-based Irish artist Nuala Goodman
In his livre d’artiste, a selection from which are on display at the Chester Beatty Library, Matisse sought to create a graphic equivalent to the facing page, writes Emily Mark-FitzGerald
Audrey Whitty discusses her selection of experimental designer-makers for the biennial symposium in Bornholm, Denmark.
In a visually direct manner, Peadar Lamb’s glass frieze for the New York-based Irish Repertory Theatre encapsulates Ireland’s theatrical heritage, writes James Hanley.
CCoI continues to be involved in the promotion of craft, both at a consumer and collector level, with many successes since the beginning of the year
Ahead of his solo exhibition this autumn at Queen’s University in Belfast, Joseph McBrinn previews textile artist Michael Brennand-Wood’s radical reinterpretation of embroidery
Over the past five years the crafts in Ireland have reinvented themselves as a central force in post-modern, post-industrial society, writes Joseph McBrinn.
Audrey Whitty introduces work by six artists chosen to represent Ireland at European Glass Context 2008
Jewellery ranked strongly at SOFA in Chicago this winter with five makers from Ireland introducing bold new collections to an international audience, writes Alison Fitzgerald
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Richard Kirk, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Exuberance and invention are synonymous with the ceramic art of John ffrench who is honoured this year with a lifetime achievement exhibition in Kilkenny, writes Peter Lamb
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Denis Brown, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Nicola Gordon Bowe describes the history of the commissioning of a little-known gem at the Ulster Museum by Wilhelmina Geddes
Eleanor Flegg reports on the new selection of craftspeople for Portfolio, the creative strategy adopted by the Crafts Council of Ireland to introduce designer-makers to collectors
Eleanor Flegg previews an exhibition at the National Craft Gallery, featuring an inspiring mix of fine craft from across the Atlantic, from both Irish Americans and Irish-born makers
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Michael McCrory, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
The allure of art glass and proximity to the sea combine in the career of Cork-based sculptor-designer Eoin Turner, writes Mark Ewart
Frances McDonald traces the revolution in ceramic art as Ireland’s leading makers display their work at Farmleigh from June, marking the 40th anniversary of Ceramics Ireland
Audrey Whitty explores the concept behind Sodeisha as the National Museum marks the 60th anniversary of Irish-Japanese diplomatic relations with a joint exhibition.
On the eve of his show at the Hunt Museum, Limerick, in Winter 2009 Joseph McBrinn considered the unique aesthetic Rudolf Heltzel has brought to jewellery design.
Fashion designer Simone Rocha’s rise to fame by Deirdre McQuillan
Eleanor Flegg looks at key pieces by Zelouf+Bell that advance contemporary design while referencing past masters.
The avant-garde furniture of Joseph Walsh by Susan Rogers and Alannah Hopkin
Clár Ní Dhuibheannaigh charts how a boyhood dream became a reality for Will Sliney whose Cú Chulainn illustrations are based on the Táin Bó Cúailgne
As Irish Design 2015 is launched worldwide, we republish here Jennifer Goff’s assessment of the legacy of internationally acclaimed arch Modernist Eileen Gray
Susan Rogers visits woodturner Liam Flynn at his County Limerick studio
The class of 2014 is looking anew to the tangible joys of creativity, in contrast to its documentation, writes Gerry Walker of the trends emerging from this year’s graduate shows.
Eleanor Flegg visits ceramicist Mark Campden’s Kilkenny studio to witness the process behind his gleaming table-ware
Alison FitzGerald meets Carlow-based designer Sasha Sykes, whose fusion of natural ephemera and architectural lines would satisfy both John Ruskin and Gerrit Reitveld
Without decisive action, our glass heritage will once again be lost, argues Eleanor Flegg, as Róisín de Buitléar’s exhibition’Caution! Fragile’ receives an enthusiastic reception Stateside