The calibre of the work produced by graduate ceramicists and metalworkers is testament to the talent and experience of their tutors, writes Alison FitzGerald
Lustre and InFlux’ a two-part exhibition at Farmleigh Gallery running until January 2019 features work by twenty-two exceptional new talents in the fields of ceramics and metalwork. The title of the show, evokes both the allure and alchemy of the materials themselves and the way in which they have been transformed by expert hands. This is entirely fitting given that the exhibition has been mounted by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI) and showcases the work of recent graduates from the DCCoI’s Centre of Excellence in Jewellery and Goldsmithing (2017) and Ceramics (2018). These courses, each run over two years, offer intensive training in skills, and have established a reputation, both in Ireland and internationally, for excellence in the field.
Brian McAvera wonders whether soulless consumerism is the message in Ian Cumberland’s dramatically installed artworks recently shown at Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast
Anita Groener’s strength lies in a total focus on her theme and her art, an art that draws in and challenges the viewer, writes Judith Hill
‘I’m trying to make the invisible visible’ Pat Harris tells Brian McAvera on the eve of his exhibition at the Taylor Galleries, Dublin