“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.
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
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.
Fashion designer Simone Rocha’s rise to fame by Deirdre McQuillan
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
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.
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