3x2: An Exhibition of Contemporary Clay

3x2 Exhibition of Contemporary Clay- exhibiting six ceramic artists: Claire Curneen, Andrew Livingstone, Clare Twomey, Kate Howard, Ann O’Neill and Nuala Ni Fthlatuin

'3x2 Exhibition of Contemporary Clay', set in a large industrial space, presents work by six ceramic artists: Claire Curneen,Andrew Livingstone and Clare Twomey, three UK based ceramists at the centre of the international ‘new wave’ of cutting edge ceramic practice. Kate Howard, Ann O’Neill and Nuala Ni Fthlatuin three emerging Irish ceramists whose work incorporates installation-based contemporary practices in clay and mixed media.  Exhibition Opening 3rd Novemeber @ 6.30pm

The exhibition aims to challenge conventional thinking behind the practice and exhibition modes of contemporary ceramics. As part of Ireland’s Year of Craft it will reflect the diversity and excitement of contemporary craft practice and importantly, assist in securing an elevated place for ceramics in the national consciousness. The core objective of this exhibition is to bring contemporary ceramics to a wider audience as well as building on the language of contemporary clay in Ireland.

There will be a seminar by artists Claire Curneen and Andrew Livingstone on the 3rd November from 1.30pm at Cluain Mhuire Campus GMIT, Monivea Road, Galway. Supported by Irish Ceramics in Education (ICE).

For updates please visit our blog - theshedgalway.blogspot.com

This exhibition is part of Galway Craft Month

Kindly supported by The Craft Council of Ireland, Galway City Council, Galway Harbour Company and Irish Ceramics in Education (ICE)


 

Categories:
Exhibition / Talk & Lecture
Disciplines:
Clay

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Dates

03 to 19 November 2011

Venue

‘The Shed’, Middle Pier, Galway City Harbour,Galway

Opening Hours

Tuesday-Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 12pm–6pm

Further Information

Kate Howard
086 8456773
caithoward@hotmail.com
www.theshedgalway.blogspot.com/

Participatory aspect

Masterclass and seminar by artists

Suitability for families

Suitable for families

Other Info

‘The Shed’ is situated in the heart of Galway city beside the marina, with ample parking and adjacent to many restaurants, bars and hotels.