Mark Ewart visits the studio of Allihies-based artist Rachel Parry who transforms natural matter into mesmerizing art.
Linda Brunker’s female avatars affirm nature and spirit. Mark Ewart talks to the Irish sculptor as she departs California for France
Research into theoretical principles across the fields of art, science and aesthetics imbue Nuala O’Donovan’s work, writes Mark Ewart
The allure of art glass and proximity to the sea combine in the career of Cork-based sculptor-designer Eoin Turner, writes Mark Ewart
Neal Greig tells Mark Ewart of his sense of wonderment’ at being in the landscape ahead of his exhibition at the Claremorris Gallery, Co Mayo in August
Imelda Kilbane’s paintings are hewn from the wild and rugged Achill Island in County Mayo, writes Mark Ewart as the artist’s first solo exhibition
Mark Ewart visits Rachel Doolin’s studio as she finalises her installation for the Doswell Gallery, Cork based on her residency in Svalbard
While this year’s graduates are very diverse in theme and approach, they reflect close engagement with ideas of embodiment, writes Niamh NicGhabhann
Mark Ewart finds that the weight of art history and the lineage of landscape painting is never far away in Bridget Flannery’s work
Tom Climent’s recent paintings appear to edge more and more away from pure abstraction, writes Mark Ewart
This year’s graduates demonstrate acuity and sensitivity when grappling with the complexities and instabilities of the contemporary, writes Sarah Kelleher
The strictures of this strange period have galvanised an inventive, even joyous resourcefulness, writes Sarah Kelleher
As whole-scale systemic change seems inevitable, the qualities a degree in art, design or architecture demands of and fosters in students are invaluable, writes Sarah Kelleher
Sarah Dwyer’s paintings and ceramic sculptures use human vulnerability to transformative effect, writes Mark Ewart