Side by Side

27 March 2015 – 28 April 2015

Image of work by Sara Flynn. Image of work by Roger Bennett. Image of work by Nuala Jamison. Image of work by Liam Flynn. Image of work by Karl Harron. Image of work by Joe Hogan. Image of work by Helen O'Connell. Image of work by Cillian Ó'Súilleabháin. Image of work by Angela O'Kelly. Image of work by Stuart Cairns.

Exhibition

Side by Side27 March 2015 – 28 April 2015

An exhibition of contemporary work from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s (DCCoI) PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2015-2016 publication, it features 22 makers who have been selected for achieving excellence in craftsmanship, design quality and technical skill by comparative international standards. The publication was launched by DCCoI at the official opening of Side by Side and is available to purchase from the National Craft Gallery.

Side by Side forms part of the programme for Irish Design 2015 (ID2015), the government-backed initiative exploring, promoting and celebrating Irish design throughout Ireland and internationally. Following its run in Kilkenny, the exhibition will tour to the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris from 12th June to 12th July 2015 and to the ID2015 Design Hub at the Coach House in Dublin Castle in November 2015.

Curated by Christina Jansen, director of The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh.

The makers included in Side by Side are:

Angela O’Kelly JEWELLERY,
Cara Murphy SILVER,
Cillian Ó Súilleabháin FURNITURE,
Cóilín Ó Dubhghaill METALS,
Edmond Byrne GLASS,
Eoin M Lyons JEWELLERY,
Helen O’Connell STONE,
Helen Cody FASHION,
Jack Doherty CERAMICS,
Joe Hogan BASKETRY,
Joseph Walsh FURNITURE,
Karl Harron GLASS,
Liam Flynn WOOD,
Michael McCrory METALS,
Nuala Jamison JEWELLERY,
Pierce Healy JEWELLERY,
Roger Bennett WOOD,
Sara Flynn CERAMICS,
Simon Doyle FURNITURE,
Stuart Cairns METALS,
Úna Burke LEATHER WORK,
Zelouf + Bell FURNITURE.

Education & Outreach

EXHIBITION CURATOR’S TALK & LAUNCH Fri 27 March, 7pm

Curator Christina Jansen in conversation with guests

FAMILY DAY: INSPIRED CERAMICS Sat 11 April 10.30am & 12noon

Design a unique clay creation inspired by the ceramics in Side by Side.

TEXTILE WORKSHOP: FOLD, GATHER, EMBELLISH Sat 11 April 2pm-6pm

Surface design workshop in fabric manipulation inspired by Helen Cody’s bespoke couture pieces.

MASTERCLASS: COLLECTING, THINKING, DRAWING Fri 17 April 2pm-6pm

Talk, walk and workshop exploring drawing as a tool for design with silversmith Stuart Cairns

LATE DATE: MEET THE MAKERS Thurs 23 April, 6.30pm

Simon Doyle talks honesty in construction, building bespoke furniture. Click here for more details. No booking required.

EASTER HOLIDAYS Sat 28 March- Sun 12 April

Drop-in self guided activities for families during gallery hours. Click here for more information.
No booking required

WEEKENDS: DISCOVER & DESIGN Sat & Sun 10am -5.30pm

Visitors of all ages can design, draw, build, and create with self-guided activities at the weekend. Click here for more information. Drop in and get creative!

To book or regisiter your interest in any of our events please contact National Craft Gallery at 056 7796151 or email events@nationalcraftgallery.ie