JOURNAL
Hello Cork Airport
Delighted to be part of a new Made Local photography exhibition at Cork Airport. The photography exhibition, displays 19 selected makers and their work. With makers from Cork and across the South of Ireland, this exhibition celebrates the variety, quality and sustainability of highly crafted and personal products that are made all over Ireland.
Spoon Garden
Delighted to announce that the piece I have been working on for the National Museum of Ireland is part of their permanent collection as well as on show
Future Makers Award 21
I am delighted to have won a Future Makers Award. The funding will go towards a visit to Cara Murphy in her studio in Donegal.
Online Shop is Open!
Finally after taking a break from selling online I am back. Stock is limited as I am not back making yet. If you are thinking Christmas presents don’t wait too long.
Hopefully I will be back to work after Christmas with some familiar pieces and some new Jewellery creations.
Collect 2022
My spoons were exhibited at Collect this year among some fantastic Irish makers!
The 12 makers showing at Collect are selected from DCCI’s Portfolio Critical Selection 2021–22. Alice Stori Liechtenstein curated DCCI’s stand at Collect.
PORTFOLIO Critical Selection 2021-2022
Delighted to have been included in Portfolio2021/2022.
PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection is a biennial publication of the leading edge of Irish contemporary design and craft in a world-class context. Published by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, the 39 makers featured have been selected for achieving excellence in design and craftsmanship by comparative international standards.
Made in Ireland Exhibition
Made In Ireland celebrates the wealth and vibrancy of Ireland's studio crafts. The exhibition presents work by over 110 craftspeople each creating beautiful, considered objects using skills honed over many years. NATIONAL DESIGN & CRAFT GALLERY from October 2021- 30 January 2022.
Craft Month Lúnasa
As part of Cork Craft Month 2021 my work was exhibited in the Lúnasa exhibition at the Lavit Gallery. An exhibition of national contemporary craft curated by Stephen O’ Connell. (photo by Roland Paschhoff)
Irish Made Awards 2021
Absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for the Irish Made Awards by Irish Country Magazine. I need your help and support, so it would mean a lot to me if you would be able to vote for me. If you would like you can vote every day, or as often as you can. All appreciated. Many thanks and fingers crossed!
InForm Exhibition Dublin
If you are in Dublin make sure to check out the InForm exhibition in Collins Barracks. It shows my work alongside my colleagues and friends.
New ceramics and jewellery pieces, inspired by the National Museum of Ireland’s collections, illustrate creative processes of contemporary craft-making in Ireland and highlight the breadth of the Museum’s collections.
A Video about my Journey of Making
This video shows the journey about my design and work progress. Talking through different stages of designing different pieces and a insight into my practice.
A huge thanks to the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and Glasseye Studio for making this beautiful video.
Selected for prestigious commission in response to COVID-19
Such an honour to be selected for the COVID-19 Commission. Following a competition earlier this year, Cork-based silversmith Annemarie Reinhold has been selected to create a sculptural piece in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The finished work will join the National Museum of Ireland’s permanent collection, as part of its Contemporary Collection of Design and Craft. This commission will help capture the essence of this unique time in our history, for future generations.
New Jewellery Collection
I have been busy working on my online shop and I am happy to say it is up and running! If you are curious and you would like to have a look please do. You will find carefully designed and made pieces, capturing the beauty of nature. Each piece is hand made by me.
I would be happy to hear your feedback and thoughts and of course delighted if you find something you like.
Golden Fleece Award
Absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Golden Fleece Special Award. The Award will assist me in purchasing specialist tools and equipment needed to establish my own studio.
Homo Faber Guide
Excited to announce, that I have been included to the Homo Faber guide as a Rising Start, which I am delighted about! It is an online platform dedicated to craftsmanship that allows you to discover artisans and their masterpieces.
Portfolio:Critical Selection 2019/2020
Very honoured to be included in PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection a biennial publication of the leading edge of Irish contemporary design and craft in a world-class context.The 24 makers featured in PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2019 – 2020 have been selected for achieving excellence in design and craftsmanship by comparative international standards.
