Yesterday we visited an exhibition in Dublin's Farmleigh Gallery, ‘Bricks in the Rain, Contemporary Ceramics inspired by China’.It is a multi-disciplinary exhibition of ceramic art, film and sound. We were lucky enough to be with our tutor Elaine Riordan who was one of the ceramic artists exhibiting and Neil Read, also one of the artists, who talked us through the exhibition. The group of ceramic artists involved in 'Bricks in the Rain' were selected in 2011 by international jury to undertake a 5-week residency at Fule International Ceramic Art Museum, in X’ian, China. They created a body of artwork, using local materials and facilities. These artworks are now displayed at the new Irish Pavilion, ensuring a permanent display of Irish ceramic art in China. Having formed friendships with 3 Swiss ceramic artists and documented their experience in text, photography and film; they bring all elements together in this ground-breaking show.
I really enjoyed the day and I think many of us came away eager to try incorporate ceramics into our projects.....The exhibition is well worth a visit and there is more details on the website...
http://bricksintherain.com/ .The artworks are beautiful and mixed with the 'sounds of China' playing in the gallery spaces you can really appreciate each artist's response to their time spent in China.
Here is some of the pieces by only a few of the ceramic artists: I would have photographed everything but my camera ran out of battery..typical!
Kathleen Moroney.
Frances Lambe.
Eva Vogelsang.
Elaine Riordan.
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