tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12365447260948445272024-03-05T07:27:01.061+00:00The Design TowerS @ TBCChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17123478100731124847noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-88115096280459222062015-05-29T13:54:00.000+01:002015-05-29T13:54:28.297+01:00Elizabeth O'Kane at Ballmaloe as part of "Form 15"<div>
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Elizabeth O'Kane is exhibiting bronze animal sculptures at the stunningly
beautiful Ballymaloe House Hotel and Farm, Co. Cork, as part of "Form 15", an
exhibition of sculpture by 20 artists organised by ARTISTIC ALLIANCE.
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-85545894582833799662014-10-29T16:32:00.002+00:002014-10-29T16:36:40.676+00:00RDS ART Source RDS Dublin 14th-16th NovemberSeamus Gill and Alan Ardiff will be presenting their art at Art Source in the RDS 14th-16th November - its a great show to see a variety of art and artists!<br />
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Minister Jimmy Deenihan presided over the official opening of WaterLand.</h4>
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It was a special night on the Dublin art calendar as the crowds poured into Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre for the opening of WaterLand exhibition on 5 November 2013. <br />
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Waterways Ireland hosted a fantastic evening with delicious food served by nearby Il Valentino.<br />
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The beautiful venue was packed with artists, designers, and collectors alike.</div>
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A great night was had by all.<br />
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Roll up! Roll up! The exhibition closes this Saturday 30 November at 6pm.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Following the success of The Design Tower's Wunderkammer exhibition in 2009 the Tower artists and designer are hosting another group exhibition, Water Land.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 27px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">This exhibition brings together the heritage of the inland waterways with new work by contemporary artists and craft makers. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 27px;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 27px;">Curated by Sarah Ross, it will feature a selection of Ireland’s most well known and recognised artists and crafts people, those resident in the Design Tower, together with makers invited from across Ireland and abroad.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 27px;">Throughout ‘Water Land’, the theme of water is broad and wide-ranging. Water helps anchor our history, our culture and influences our architecture. As a valuable resource it is ever-present in our lives and is integral to our future. As an island country, we are never far from the presence of a waters edge but at the same time, we can be divided by its very presence. The artists and makers use their experience with these themes for their inspiration in developing work in their individual media, whether that is precious metals, wood, stone, clay, paper, glass or<span> </span>mixed-media.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">Among the twenty artists and designers taking part in the show</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">renowned jewellery designer </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">Alan Ardiff reminds us of the recent summer heat wave with his diving bronze figure inspired by the dare devil swimmers in Grand Canal Basin; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">sculptor Elizabeth O’Kane has hand carved a block of Kilkenny limestone to resemble the surface of the water; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">and bespoke jewellery designers, Da Capo, have produced exquisite work inspired by the movement and fluidity of water. Referencing values associated with the use of water are fashion designer, Róisín Gartland whose work references the abuses in the fashion industry for the sake of western beauty and adornment, and ceramic artist Henry Pim reminds us of the depletion of water as a resource. Connemara based basketmaker, Joe Hogan, and Swedish textile designer, Liz Nilsson, have both made work inspired by the natural materials sourced from the waters edge. This is further complemented by a series of sculptural forms created by Kildare’s internationally renowned woodturner, Emmet Kane, made from reclaimed canal gates made from the hardwood called </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">‘Ekki’. Other e</span>xhibiting artists from The Design Tower include Ayelet Lalor, Alan Ardiff, Mick de Hoog, Philip Murphy, Pat McBride, and Niamh Jackman. Other invited artists include Alison Lowry.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;">The Waterways </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; line-height: 27px;">Ireland</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 27px;"> Visitor Centre is a beautiful light filled space, with a sensation of floating on water it provides an excellent environment for displaying works of art and craft inspired by water. The Design Tower, is located on the bank of the canal basin beside the Visitor centre, originally built in 1878 as a sugar refinery, it has been<span> </span>a creative hub of craft makers and artists for the last thirty years.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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<br />The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-39314688908297294562013-09-30T19:16:00.000+01:002013-09-30T19:16:39.736+01:00The Watercolour Society of Ireland 159th Exhibition<br />
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Elizabeth recently became a member of the WCSI and is exhibiting three architectural paintings: two scenes of Manhattan - <b>Williamsburg Bridge</b>, <b>23rd and 8th</b>, and a recent painting of <b>Grand Canal Quay</b> seen from the Design Tower.</div>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-18224517314819804902013-09-30T18:55:00.002+01:002013-09-30T19:19:58.575+01:00"Becoming Men" We are MOTHERLAND - a short film<h4>
Check out this beautiful short film featuring The Design Tower, and the local historic buildings, as a backdrop to local kids diving and jumping into the Grand Canal.</h4>
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Beautiful black and white footage of local kids swimming in the summer heatwave diving off bridges and cranes in the Grand Canal, all set against the narrative of an older man reminiscing about swimming in the canal in his youth.<br />
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<br />The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-62887115136249102302013-09-07T15:54:00.001+01:002013-09-07T15:54:38.088+01:00Sculpture in Context 2013<h4>
<b>Sculptors Elizabeth O'Kane and Seamus Gill are among the artists exhibiting this autumn in the Sculpture in Context exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.</b></h4>
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Elizabeth is exhibiting her bronze Giant Irish Deer and Seamus is showing three beautiful Orchids made of sheet bronze and silver.<br />
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Sculpture in Context 2013 returns once again to the National Botanic Gardens, showcasing the work of Irish and international artists, it is the largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition in Ireland. Visitors can explore this 50 acre botanical paradise and discover sculptures in the most unexpected places throughout the garden. This quiet oasis is just 3.5 km from the centre of Dublin City and provides a wonderful venue for the artists to create work in response to specific surroundings. This year over 150 sculptures are displayed in the gardens, ponds, Great Palm House, and Curvilinear Range of glasshouses; smaller pieces are exhibited in the gallery above the visitors’ centre.</div>
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<em><strong>Sculpture in Contex</strong></em>t offers an unparalleled opportunity to view Ireland’s well established and most promising artists.</div>
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The National Botanic Gardens are located 3 Kilometres North of Dublin city centre, 10 minutes by bus from O’Connell Street (Nos. 4, 9 and 83)</div>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-87841385898965011602013-07-24T11:03:00.000+01:002013-08-02T17:09:11.913+01:00360 degree, rotaing sculpture photography.<h4>
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Giant Irish Deer</b>, bronze, by sculptor Elizabeth O'Kane</div>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-87767668106735367972013-07-19T16:23:00.002+01:002013-07-19T16:36:12.341+01:00Craft/Design studio lease for sale in The Design Tower, Dublin.<h3>
Are you an artist or designer looking for a studio in the heart of Dublin's new creative hub? This is your rare opportunity to purchase a nine year renewable lease in The Design Tower, Trinity Centre, Dublin Docklands.</h3>
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<b>This historic building is home to a community of designers and makers</b> <b>which currently include jewellers, fine artists, an instrument maker, a leather-worker and a bronze sculptor as well as paper / textile / painting conservation artists.</b><br />
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This building, formally known as the IDA, has been recently bought by Trinity College, who are keen to support and promote the arts.<br />
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<b>The large studio (410 sq ft approx) would suit a professional designer, maker or artist.</b> This building has an industrial lift, 24hr studio access and includes free parking.<br />
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<b>The current set-up facilitates a workshop area as well as a generous showroom.</b><br />
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A visit to the building will show the diversity of layouts possible to suit different disciplines.<br />
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The 6th floor studio overlooks Pearse Street and the docklands basin.<br />
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<b>For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Aisling on 01 670 8476</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Design Tower (seen left) and views from the 6th floor studio</span><br />
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<br />Have a look at <a href="http://vimeo.com/65405811" target="_blank">a short film about The Design Tower community</a><a href="http://vimeo.com/65405811" target="_blank">!</a> This piece
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-16944103852085382812013-07-16T14:43:00.000+01:002013-07-16T17:13:07.012+01:00Its Summer in the City on Grand Canal Quay!<h4>
Check out the Irish Village Food Market located just outside The Design Tower, every Wednesday from 12 noon - 2.30pm, every week of the year.</h4>
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During the hot weather the Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, opposite our studios, have opened their gates for customers to enjoy their picnics on the piers and dip their toes in the water. Here you can relax in the sun and enjoy the spectacular architectural delights of Grand Canal Quay, and also the occasional antics of local kids jumping into the water off nearby bridges!<br />
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Don't forget to pop up to our studios after lunch to see local arts, crafts and fine design, such as this watercolour painting of the view from The Design Tower, by artist Elizabeth O'Kane.<br />
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And watch this space for The Design Tower's next Group Exhibition later this year in The Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre, inspired by Grand Canal Quay.</div>
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<br />The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-71185594908964813702013-06-14T14:35:00.000+01:002013-06-17T11:21:45.216+01:00Design and jewellery in Ireland - by Breda Haugh<h4>
How an object comes into being has long fascinated me…the idea, who decides, and why? Design is the fascinating process whereby such an idea is brought on a journey to its place in our world- whether material or virtual, as metal, gemstones, leather, textiles or plastics are brought together by human intervention to form a piece of jewellery- its design, with its own particular limitations, being as fascinating as that of any other object.</h4>
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I came across some such design journeys recently while researching modern Irish jewellery of the mid twentieth century.<br />
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This was a time when great concern was being expressed about the quality of product design in Ireland, especially for the export market, which the government endeavoured to address by establishing the Kilkenny Design Workshops in 1963- filling them with experienced product Designers and craftspeople, primarily from overseas. <br />
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I love how the expression from different cultures has influenced and contributed to our sense of a modern Irish aesthetic.<br />
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Regarding KDW jewellery these influences can be seen in the silver prototype rings and cufflinks by Rudolf Heltzel. (Fig.1, 2), along with the Viking influenced necklet, (Fig.3) by Asger Max Anderson.<br />
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Regarding KDW jewellery these influences can be seen in the silver prototype rings and cufflinks by Rudolf Heltzel. (Fig.1, 2), along with the Viking influenced necklet, (Fig.3) by Asger Max Anderson. It is discernible too in Anderson’s Celtic influenced Torc Bangle (Fig. 4) with his versatility seen in the strong form of amethyst set ring (Fig. 5) contrasting with the greater complexity in the technical drawing of the cluster ring-Later made.(Fig. 6) All motifs being characteristic of the Scandinavian aesthetic- fashionable at the time.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>While this work was interesting and contributed to our knowledge of style and technique, exciting modern work was, however, also being made elsewhere in Ireland, with the most successful jewellery being that by the Swede Marika Murnaghan, who came to Dublin in the mid 1960s, having married solicitor Denis Murnaghan. Initially she began making jewellery in the Searbhac (Hawk) workshop in Dunlaoire, moving on when her work proved a success. She was to be replaced there by jeweller Linda Uhlemann. <br />
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Murnaghan was truly original- establishing a very successful manufacturing business with her modern jewellery collections, all of which with a lightness of touch, displayed a strong influence of both her native Scandinavian culture and of her adopted Irish one, which last greatly, absorbed her. (Fig. 7, 8, 9)) The work was additionally priced to have wide appeal, selling extensively in Ireland and more selectively the UK. It was probably, however, through her strong branding and marketing, including her modern boutique interiors, that Murnaghan showed great vision (Fig. 10) contrasting greatly to what was generally to be experienced in traditional retail jewellers at the time.<br />
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And additionally Marika Jewellery boutiques were strong competition for KDW outlets. <br />
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At its height the company employed upwards of 40 people, only ceasing trading in the late 1980s due to Murnaghan’s untimely death. She was held in considerable respect shown both by her commission, through competition, to design and make in 1983 the first piece of platinum to be hallmarked in Ireland (Fig.11) and currently by the inclusion of unique items of her jewellery and silverware in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Another aspect of both Marika and KDW Jewellery was that their construct was acknowledged to be by a process known as Craft Design- a term rarely in use today, but sadly missed.<br />
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Finally Marika Jewellery along with that of KDW were Viking/ Scandinavian invasions in the modern age, but this time pleasing to those truly conquered, resembling perhaps to how today we enjoy the products of H & M and IKEA, both of whom unpretentiously touch many people by addressing their requirements with quality design values and broad accessibility in the marketplace.<br />
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<b>Further suggested reading</b>:<br />
·Dunlevy, M. (2001). Jewellery -17th to 20t h Centuries. Dublin: The National Museum of Ireland.<br /><br />·Marchant, N. and Addis, J. (1985). Kilkenny Design: Twenty-one years of design in Ireland. Kilkenny and London.<br /><br />·Publications Teahan, J. (1987). The Company of Goldsmiths of Dublin, exhibition 1637- 1987. Dublin: The National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.<br /><br />·Thorpe, R (ed). (2005). Designing Ireland, A retrospective exhibition of Kilkenny Design Workshops 1963-1988. Kilkenny: Crafts Council of Ireland. <br />
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<b>Image credits:</b><br />
<i><b>Figure 1</b>, Rudolf Heltzel, Silver Prototype rings c1960s. Designing Ireland Catalogue Image by Roland Paschhoff. Courtesy CCOI. <b>Figure 2</b>, Rudolf Heltzel, L+R Prototype silver cufflinks 1966/7. Designing Ireland Catalogue. Image by Roland Paschhoff. Courtesy CCOI. Centre cufflink by Marcus Huber. <b>Figure 3</b>, <br />Asger Max Anderson :1971- Hammered silver Necklace. Designing Ireland Catalogue. Image byRoland Paschhoff. Courtesy CCOI. <b>Figure 4</b>, “Torc” Bangle, silver 1972. Asger Max Anderson. Designing Ireland Catalogue. Image by Roland Paschhoff. Courtesy CCOI. <b>Figure 5</b>, Silver amethyst set ring. Asger Max Anderson :1971. Designing Ireland Catalogue. Image by Roland Paschhoff. Courtesy CCOI. <b>Figure 6</b>, Asger Max Anderson - Technical Drawing :1971 Archive: Byrne D. <b>Figure 7</b>, Murnaghan wearing unique silver pendant. Archive - National Museum of Ireland The Irish Woman September 1978. Courtesy the Irish Country Women’s Association. <b>Figure 8</b>, Marika Jewellery. Archive; National Museum of Ireland. Evening Herald 1970. Images Courtesy Independent Newspapers. <b>Figure 9</b>, Selection, Marika rings - Archive; National Museum of Ireland - Evening Hearld 1970 Courtesy ; Independent Newspapers. <b>Figure 10</b>, Marika Retail outlet. Archive; National Museum of Ireland Evening Hearld 1970. Courtesy ; Independent Newspapers. <b>Figure 11</b>, Decorative Hair comb, platinum.L16.5cm 1983. The Company of Goldsmiths of Dublin - Exhibition 1637-1987. Courtesy; The Company of Goldsmiths.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Article written by Breda Haugh - <a href="http://www.bredahaugh.com/">www.bredahaugh.com</a></span><i> </i></h4>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-51071034988775457962013-05-26T18:20:00.001+01:002013-05-27T13:12:29.112+01:00Roisin Gartland - 2013 collection<h4>
Roisin Gartland is based in <a href="http://thedesigntower.com/" target="_blank">The Design Tower</a>. She is here to tell us about her latest accessories collection which she recently showcased in new York.</h4>
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<i>"For the last 10 years I've mostly been engaged in creating one-off pieces, which I have to admit is a labour of love! No two pieces are alike and each piece a challenge. During this time I have also become quite interested in accessories… I guess because they are the perfect partner to accompany designing in a bespoke fashion where each piece can take up to 3 months to build. The result is a collection of extremely versatile accessories to add to every woman's wardrobe and they have just made their début in New York.</i><br />
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<i>This new collection consists of collars, gloves and bags: each adding a touch of luxury and individuality to simple classic outfits and at an affordable price. Each collar is moulded to fit the neckline in a natural form and in keeping with my bespoke designs, no two pieces are alike. The collars are naturally thermal and breathable and so perfect for our climate! The fingerless gloves are described by clients as being simply divine and practical too! They are quite eye catching: The hand can feel dressed and very elegant and the beauty is you don't need to remove them when working and they are available in a rainbow of beautiful colours. </i><br />
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<i>These are timeless items made from the most beautiful natural materials and created to last for many years. The collection is ready to travel and the long term goal is to develop an overseas market for the accessories collection and set some new challenges for myself. However, having said all that, creating one-off designs for my Irish clients is at the core of what I do and that will never change."</i><br />
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For more information on Roisin Gartland's collections, visit <a href="http://www.roisingartland.com/" target="_blank">her website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoisinGartland" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.<i> </i></h4>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-82355055781675301702013-05-16T17:58:00.001+01:002013-05-17T10:44:16.260+01:00Sculptor Elizabeth O'Kane wins Irish Sculpture Award 2013Elizabeth's bronze pig, Porcellino, has won The Irish Sculpture Award 2013 at The Mill Cove Gallery, West Cork, awarded on 5 May.<br />
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The Mill Cove Gallery have made a compilation of Elizabeth's work, including Porcellino, on this YouTube video:<br />
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Aisling Nelson, a jeweller in The Design Tower, has launched a second business called Three Thought Bubbles; one day workshops on how to write a business blog with heart.</h4>
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Aisling has been writing a <a href="http://rangolijewellery.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">business blog</a> for her business Rangoli, since 2008 and was a finalist in the Blog Awards Ireland, 2012. She wants to teach other creative business owners about the many benefits of blogging.<br />
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<i>"Marketing used to be my weak point. I quivered at networking events
where I had to pitch my business and introduce myself to strangers. I
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The workshops are specifically designed to be non-teckie and blow away many myths about blogging! Emphasis is on using free or inexpensive software and applications. Classes take place in The Casting Couch; a really relaxing and creative venue. Numbers are kept to six people which allows for lots of interaction. A basic knowledge of using computers is all you need - if you can write and send an email, you can write a blog!<br />
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help. This shift to customer focus helps you to connect with your
customers.</li>
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powerful it is to connect and collaborate with like-minded business
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For more information on the Three Thought Bubbles workshops, visit <a href="http://threethoughtbubbles.com/" target="_blank">Aisling's website</a>. Workshops take place every six weeks - <a href="http://threethoughtbubbles.com/workshops/" target="_blank">bookings are now being taken</a> for the next class.</h4>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-75549087064607673612013-05-04T10:45:00.000+01:002013-05-06T17:15:04.874+01:00Sculpture Exhibition at the Lyons Estate, Kildare<h4>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><br />For more information on the artist and the exhibition visit these websites:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.solomonfineart.ie/">www.solomonfineart.ie</a><br /><a href="http://www.elizabethokane.com/">www.elizabethokane.com</a><span id="goog_858113015"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_858113016"></span><br /><a href="http://www.villageatlyons.com/">http://www.villageatlyons.com/</a></span></span><br />
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-57209998077095990102013-05-03T11:16:00.000+01:002013-05-06T17:15:57.202+01:00Irish Sculpture Awards at The Mill Cove Gallery<h4>
Two of our top sculptors from the Tower, Elizabeth O'Kane and Seamus Gill, are among the artists invited to exhibit at the Irish Sculpture Awards with the Mill Cove Galleries, The Beara Peninsula, West Cork. The exhibition opens at 2pm on Sunday 5th May and runs until 26th May. The opening is in aid of <a href="http://www.rawr.ie/" target="_blank">RAWR</a>, Rural Animal Welfare Resources Ltd. Elizabeth will be showing her bronze pig, Porcellino, and Seamus will be exhibiting Flowering Podforms. </h4>
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<a href="http://www.elizabethokane.com/">www.elizabethokane.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.seamusgill.com/">www.seamusgill.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.millcovegallery.com/">www.millcovegallery.com</a><br />
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<br />The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-87238103535641406472013-03-19T22:54:00.000+00:002013-03-19T22:54:12.553+00:00The Gathering - Irish bridal inspiration<h4>
Bridal headpiece designer Aisling Nelson from Rangoli, was involved in an inspirational photo-shoot, created to celebrate this year’s Irish-fest, The Gathering. <a href="http://www.thegatheringireland.com/" target="_blank">The Gathering Ireland</a> 2013 is a spectacular, year-long celebration of all things Irish. <i>Photos by Paul Kelly of Studio 3.</i></h4>
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<b><a href="http://www.theweddingcrew.net/" target="_blank">The Wedding Crew</a> styled the shoot, which was inspired by the
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Aisling created two gold headpieces. The piece seen above is made from delicate gold crochet strands, woven with pearls and blue topaz stones. The design continues around the back of the head where it is woven into the hair.<br />
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The second gold headpiece can be worn on the forehead or as a wide filigree hairband. Aisling works to commission as is based in <a href="http://thedesigntower.com/" target="_blank">The Design Tower</a> in the Dublin Docklands.<br />
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More photos from this romantic shoot were featured on the Irish wedding blog <a href="http://onefabday.com/irish-wedding-inspiration/" target="_blank">One Fab Day</a> as well as the UK blog <a href="http://www.wantthatwedding.co.uk/2013/03/18/the-gathering-irish-wedding-styled-inspiration/" target="_blank">Want that Wedding</a>!<br />
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<i><b>The Wedding Crew are an Irish wedding collective, comprising hair stylist Lorraine Browne, make-up artist Naomh Kirwan and photographer Paul Kelly.</b></i><br />
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Photographer: <a href="http://pkstudio3.com/" target="_blank">Paul Kelly | Studio3 </a><br /> Photographers Assistant: Feena Kavanagh<br /> Location: <a href="http://www.boynehillhouse.ie/" target="_blank">Boyne Hill House</a></div>
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Hair: <a href="http://www.lorrainebrownehair.com/" target="_blank">Lorraine Browne</a><br /> Make Up: <a href="http://www.theweddingcrew.net/" target="_blank">Naomh Kirwan </a><br /> Bridal Gowns: <a href="http://www.sarahfoy.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Foy</a></div>
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Jewellery: <a href="http://www.rangoli.ie/" target="_blank">Rangoli </a><br /> Flowers: <a href="http://theinformalflorist.com/" target="_blank">The Informal Florist </a><br /> Cakes: little birds bake<br /> Stationery: <a href="http://www.dustyboydesigns.ie/" target="_blank">Dusty Boy Designs</a> <br /> Models: January and Jordan from <a href="http://www.morgantheagency.com/" target="_blank">Morgan the Agency </a></div>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-54836175259412291812013-01-29T14:22:00.000+00:002013-01-29T14:24:08.867+00:00The big egg hunt <h4>
<a href="http://ayeletlalor.com/" target="_blank">Ayelet Lalor</a> took part in a charity exhibition for the <a href="https://www.jackandjill.ie/" target="_blank">Jack and Jill Foundation</a>, where one hundred artists were given a 2.5ft fibreglass egg to do with what they chose; paint, demolish, add to, sculpt, anything goes. Below is a description taken from the Jack and Jill Foundation website;</h4>
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<b>"From February until Easter, Dublin will be home to the biggest Easter
egg hunt in the history of the state when over 100 fibre glass eggs
will be secreted around the capital, each one decorated by well known
artisans.</b> Big artist names decorating the eggs include Guggi, Ayelet lalor and John Rocha. </blockquote>
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<b>Eggs will go on display on Pancake Tuesday 12th February for 40 days
and 40 nights across Dublin.</b> The locations of the eggs will not be
revealed, its up to you to find the two and half foot eggs. It’s a
family affair. Get the family involved in the Egg Hunt, all they have to
do is find twenty eggs , each egg has a code which you have to identify
to enter the draw for a grand prize ( diamond pendant earrings for Mum,
chocolate factory visit for kids, and a years supply of chocolate from
Lily O’Briens) it’s fun and easy.<br />
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<b>The eggs will then be auctioned for charity in aid of <a href="https://www.jackandjill.ie/" target="_blank"><b>The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation</b></a>.</b>
The online auction will begin on 12th February culminating in a live
auction at the Four Seasons Hotel on 23rd March. Anyone can buy them .
The hand crafted eggs are destined to become highly collectible and
valuable works of art."</blockquote>
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Here is Ayelet to tell us more about how she created her egg! <br />
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<i>"Initial illustration and drawing to scale, then trying to figure
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<i>"Starting to block out the colours, then slowly paint up the texture and layers. God, there was a lot of surface area on that egg, it just went on and on."</i></div>
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<i>"Getting closer, starting to look finished, thank God!"</i></div>
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For more information visit the <a href="https://www.jackandjill.ie/the-big-egg-hunt-dublin-2013/" target="_blank">Jack and Jill Foundation website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-and-Jill-Childrens-Foundation/295613613769?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.<i> </i></h4>
The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-8652159384852341162012-12-20T11:52:00.000+00:002012-12-20T17:44:17.298+00:00A Journey without a Destination<div style="text-align: center;">
“It is good to have an end to journey towards;<br />
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but it is journey that matters in the end...”<br />
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"This exhibition is a record of a beginning of a journey without a<br />
destination .... instead of carefully planning a theme and working on it, we<br />
decided to allow the work to evolve instinctively . The same when starting<br />
a journey , if we give up the idea of reaching the destination we are able to<br />
focus and to give full attention to everything around us. Such a journey can<br />
be surprising and unpredictable, exactly how life is... too often we try to<br />
make our work and journey linear, we want it to lead somewhere and we tend<br />
to forget that diversions do much more than merely divert us. Anything we<br />
experience , any person we meet, could change the direction of our journey<br />
and can lead us to an unexpected place... if we are ready to follow ...we<br />
decided to follow ,not to judge but rather to record what happened on the way<br />
and share it with you ... not all of what we see is beautiful nor do we render<br />
it beautifully, but we believe art is something more than only a decorative<br />
painting to hang on the wall. We hope you will enjoy it anyway....</div>
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We have different background, culture,nationality, experiences but as artists<br />
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our personal experience and explore the territory of human emotions and<br />
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As during the journey there are parts which are funny, playful and colourful<br />
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Exhibition runs from 7th December -21st December<br />Misery Hill gallery, Unit 66 , 6th Floor<br />Monday to Friday 11am- 5pm</h4>
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The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-28745564763383674002012-06-15T11:08:00.000+01:002012-06-15T11:08:11.608+01:00The Olympic Torch passes through the Dublin docklands!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're a little bit late posting this photo of athlete Mark Pollock who was one of the carriers of the Olympic torch on 6th June. The torch relay passed by The Design Tower during the Dublin torch relay.<br />
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Some of the Tower designers joined the crowds to cheer on blind athlete Mark Pollock as he passed by their studios on Macken Street. The torch was passed to Mark on Macken Street from footballer Paul McGrath. Dublin had forty torch bearers, including Jedward,
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<i>"BLIND ADVENTURE athlete Mark Pollock said he was “overwhelmed” by the number of people who turned out on the streets of Dublin yesterday to see the Olympic torch relay.<br /><br />Pollock, who lost his sight in his early 20s and was paralysed from the waist down after a fall more than a decade later, was one of 41 torchbearers who carried the torch through the capital.<br /><br />“I was overwhelmed by the amount of people who were out on the streets. It was a much bigger event than I thought it was going to be,” he said.<br /><br />“It was a huge privilege to be associated with the Olympics in any small way.”<br /><br />The Trinity graduate was speaking at an event held in Trinity College Dublin last night to honour students that took part in the Olympic Games over the past 100 years.<br /><br />A total of 45 Trinity graduates have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1908 and many of the Trinity Olympians collected an award for their achievements.<br /><br />Maeve Kyle, who graduated in 1950, became Ireland’s first triple Olympian for athletics at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964.<br /><br />Mark Kenneally, TCD’s first London 2012 Olympic qualifier, was also selected as a torchbearer in yesterday’s leg of the relay.<br />“It was incredible. I didn’t expect as many people to be out and for it to be as big as it was,” he said. “There was just so many people around, it was an unbelievable experience.”</i></blockquote>
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<br />The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236544726094844527.post-42857014350009719112012-05-30T13:35:00.000+01:002012-05-30T16:01:34.116+01:00The Design Tower Summer workshops<h4>
The popular Design Tower Summer Workshops will be held on Saturday June 9th and Saturday 16th 2012.</h4>
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This is a chance to learn a new skill from practicing makers. The workshops take place in the individual studios of The Design Tower and are limited to between three and six students to allow for quality tuition and individual attention.<br />
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<li>Leatherwork with Roisn Gartland</li>
<li>Silversmithing with Seamus Gill</li>
<li>Jewellery design and handskills with Da Capo goldsmiths</li>
<li>Porcelain paperclay with Ayelet Lalor</li>
<li>Design and Jewellery making with Breda Haugh</li>
<li>Papermaking with Pat Mc Bride</li>
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Elizabeth O'Kane will also be showing new work in the following exhibitions:</h4>
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<a href="http://www.royalhibernianacademy.ie/html/exhibitions/exhibit_annual.html" target="_blank">RHA Annual Exhibition</a>, Ely Place, Dublin 2, from 28 May to 18 August.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sculptureincontext.com/" target="_blank">Sculpture in Context</a>, Botanic Gardens, Dublin, from 6th September to 19th October 2012.<br />
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<i>The 'Studio Visits' are a monthly blog installment. We're opening our doors to introduce you to the artists and designers in <a href="http://thedesigntower.com/" target="resource">The Design Tower</a>! Each interview will give you an insight into the individual designer or business. </i>This month we're chatting to jeweller and artist <a href="http://www.alanardiff.com/" target="_blank">Alan Ardiff.</a> <b> </b><br />
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<b>How did you come to be a jeweller?</b><br />
I am an accidental jeweller; having studied industrial design and failed, I fell into the craft department and it seemed a nice warm place to be. However I took to jewellery as I liked the scale of the design and it is nice to be in control of the translation of a design from beginning to end unlike some other media. I was also able to apply my industrial engineering ideas to jewellery design, using intricate processes and articulation to create pieces that are innovative in terms of their kinetic abilities.<br />
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I attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. I have not had that highly refined classic training of a master goldsmith and I am first to admit that I really wouldn't have that level of discipline. My real training I would see as my work experience in Turin Italy and also with the renowned jeweller, Paul Preston. His work has been a great inspiration to me as he uses gold beautifully to create forms which tell wondrous stories.<br />
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<b>Where is your studio?</b><br />
I am split in two; I live and have a studio in the wilds of the west of Ireland where I can spend time to create without the distractions of business side of making the jewellery. I also have a studio in the Design Tower and I work with a great team of makers to make sure my jewellery can be appreciated by a wide spectrum of people.<br />
<b><br />What is the main inspiration for your designs?</b><br />
I like my work to be a source of interaction between people, the wearer and admirer. This, I think I have achieved through creating work that has not really been done before, in that I incorporate moveable parts in my jewellery. My ongoing driver is to create work with a new dimension. I am very excited about a new piece called ‘Two for Joy’. It is yet again a development of the articulation I use in my work, in this piece 2 birds move independently.<br />
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<b>What medium do you prefer to work with?</b><br />
Gold. It does everything you want and is totally forgiving - it is beautifully luscious and steeped in history. I continue to be in awe of the gold collection in the National Museum of Ireland.<br />
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<b>Do you have a favourite tool?</b><br />
My little hammer - it was my first acquisition and reflects the miniature engineering elements of my work.<br />
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<b>What are your goals?</b><br />
To keep coming up with innovative pieces; I am very happy this year as I have plenty of new ideas but some years this can be a bit of a challenge!<br />
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<b>Do you give workshops?</b><br />
Not on an on-going basis. I have been invited to give courses in design at my old college.<br />
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<b>What has been your greatest achievement?</b><br />
My greatest achievement is having people who are fascinated with my work, I am humbled by their enthusiasm. From my beginnings at a work bench in my bedroom to a business with five employees has only been achievable through the tremendous support of my customers.<br />
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<b>Where do you exhibit your work?</b><br />
I largely distribute my work throughout Ireland however I would love it to be more accessible around the world. My website is ideal for people to access my work where there is not a local stockist. An email or call to the studio can take the stress out of making a long distance choice and we welcome people to our Dublin studio.<br />
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<b>Thanks Alan! You can see more of Alan's work on <a href="http://www.alanardiff.com/" target="_blank">his website</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Ardiff/121438944548147?ref=ts" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.</b><i> </i><b>This interview is part of a series called <a href="http://thedesigntower.blogspot.com/search/label/Studio%20Visits" target="_blank">The Studio Visits</a>.</b><br />
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Sometimes people find it hard to locate us in The Design Tower! The idea of this <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> project appeals and could be a great idea for Dublin city and the Docklands area in particular! What do you think? Would you appreciate walking signs that would help you to discover interesting things to see and do?The Design Towerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09333241953953718996noreply@blogger.com0