tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90473383553534374732024-03-13T03:47:40.959+00:00Ciara HarrisonA work in progress...Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-65742065339780731232016-06-12T15:57:00.000+01:002016-06-12T15:57:30.126+01:00Lesley Dill & the visceralConsistency is hard but perhaps essential for your own self-confidence and belief in your ability to perform and realise your ideas and view progress.<br />
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Reliable/reliability/UNreliable have been swarming my mind of recent. Are we consistently one thing? Can dependability change? What if I'm feeling low, unenergised, unwilling and it is leading to my inability to perform? Are others aware of this change or is it just me and my own psyche? Does pushing through lethargy (in mind, body and spirit) reward you with energy? I wonder if the procrastination of a responsibility/project/performance/duty is more exhausting than its execution. <br />
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But what if I fail......<br />
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But what if it is criticised.....<br />
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But what if it doesn't live up to expectation, mine or yours....<br />
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What if it is not perfect?<br />
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Then what do I do?<br />
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Is that it over? Am I finished? Am I unreliable, unable to perform?<br />
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Am I WEAK?<br />
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Fears manifesting, hoping to remain on the surface. <br />
Don't sink, and no need to swim.<br />
Float.<br />
Allow the salt to hold you, trust it.<br />
It has held much weightier.<br />
It has been witness to much.<br />
It is strong, beautiful, transparent, honest, dangerous.<br />
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<br />Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-86510038065158643112014-05-19T12:02:00.001+01:002014-05-19T12:03:16.806+01:00Pinterest and Hannah LambA social media site that I find extremely helpful, relevant and creative is <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. It is a kin to a journal/notebook but is even quicker in it's process. It's a case of creating your own Boards (folders) and putting in there what is relevant for you. I have been on it for a few years now and it is a site where I feel I am actually being productive on the internet and it leads me to some very exciting artists, designers, work etc. When I was working on my last piece of work I was using Pinterest a lot to look for techniques that might interest me and also to look back at artists and just <i>things </i>which I had recorded on my Boards from the past.<br />
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An artist that was appearing quite often in work I was admiring was British artist, <a href="http://hannahlamb.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">Hannah Lamb</a>. Hannah lectures part-time at Bradford School of Arts & Media and works mainly in textiles and photography within her own work. I think her work and techniques are very beautiful - subtle, vulnerable, delicate, experimental and all with a sense of <span data-dobid="hdw">spontaneity. Her work carries an energy that I am very drawn to. </span><br />
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'Postcards From Saltaire' by Hannah Lamb - 100 prints using weeds collected from the streets of Saltaire for the <a href="http://www.fabricculture.co.uk/whats-on/hannah-lamb-open-studio-launch-0" target="_blank">Saltaire Arts Trail 2013</a><br />
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Below please find links to Hannah's blog and website.<br />
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And lastly my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/ciaraharrison/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> page.Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-46115360562142247702014-05-15T10:27:00.000+01:002014-05-15T10:27:19.762+01:00Sampling at the Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leading up to <a href="http://ciaraharrison.blogspot.ie/2014/05/the-fragmented-body.html" target="_blank">Fragmented Body</a> (see below) I was doing a lot of sampling and experimenting in the studio. I am interested in primitive printing and dyeing techniques where the first few outcomes are usually unknown and I like to treat it similarly to a scientific experiment, recording the process so I know for the future what works and what does not. I used <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_dye" target="_blank">reactive dye</a>, tea and bleach to create patterns and marks with mixed results, mostly positive and something learned from each one.Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-3936436100135011302014-05-13T13:30:00.000+01:002014-05-13T13:30:24.432+01:00The Fragmented Body<br />
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<br />This is my most recent piece of work for exhibition. It is called Fragmented Body and is based on a charcoal life-drawings. I am regularly challenged with how I can combine my drawing and textile work. The most practical solution for me is to see the drawing as one component to a finished piece. I dislike the word finished for an art work as I think one project always leads on to another rendering all work technically unfinished and in process, a new technique or skill learned each time. But for argument sake I am going to call this piece the finished work. The body was the inspiration and starting point, next came the working drawings and then the wire became the material to draw with and eventually the thread so there are then layers of lines involved in the finished piece.<br /><br />This piece is of a woman's torso, the fabric reflecting skin and the different qualities it takes on over time. The thread I hope creates movement, shadows and depth on the body, allowing it to take on a life of its own.<br /><br /><br />Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-9702418378588906082014-05-10T14:10:00.000+01:002014-05-10T14:10:32.494+01:00The Mechanics of CreativityWhen I reach the moment that I know I am in productivity, it offers such clarity and I feel a lightness in my head that before reaching this point was heavy and blocked. I never think I am going to reach this point where I WANT to work and I WANT to produce. At the beginning stages it always seems just to difficult and I have a mental block that nothing is going to happen.<br />
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Thankfully I have a fairy godmother in the form of my own Mum. She's wonderful and without me having to say much she offers help and guidance in unexpected ways that open up possibilities for working. This time it was in the form of a Monty Python no less. I don't even think she's much of a fan....Anyway John Cleese came to the rescue with this wonderful discussion on Creativity (I think it's deserving of a big C) Cleese discusses the psychology of creativity and his experience of it within his own work.<br />
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After watching the video, I began to produce and produce. I made myself produce 20 pieces a day for the last three days and possibilities have opened because of that. It wasn't a case that the video offered me ideas for work but more it offered solutions and a kind of 'How to' guide for at least setting yourself up in the right environment for creative work. I would recommend anyone watch it, whatever your chosen career path. Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-20882800799354934922014-02-18T11:54:00.000+00:002014-02-26T13:56:02.513+00:00Response to WritingI have returned to the learned, excitable and at times daunting world of education. Now a quarter of the way through an <a href="http://www.designhistory.ie/" target="_blank">MA in Design History and Material Culture </a>at the <a href="http://www.ncad.ie/" target="_blank">National College of Art and Design</a> in Dublin I feel I am acquiring knowledge that is so precious I cannot NOT begin to put it on paper, either in the virtual or the authentic format.<br />
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Our second semester of lectures has included a collaborative lecture with our fellow Visual Culture students in the study of MA Art in the Contemporary World. Our lecturers have included <a href="http://declanlongtexts.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Declan Long</a>, <a href="http://jessicahemmings.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Jessica Hemmings</a> and <a href="http://www.ncad.ie/directory/view/lisa-godson" target="_blank">Dr. Lisa Godson</a>. The lectures, so far, have consisted of group discussion, anecdotes, visual analysis and writing. The analyzing of imagery, for me, has offered a very fresh approach to our college work. The fact that it is primarily fine art based can really allow imagination to swell and the interpretation of work to be as personal as you allow. You see what you see! As simplified as that statement may sound it has truth to it. When given reign to interpret a visual for yourself (particularly if there is an absence of text to distract and detract your brain), you are likely to amaze yourself with what your mind is capable of producing. As helpful as text can be in certain situations it also allows for a dulling of the mind. Speaking of 'over texting', we were introduced (again I speak in virtual terms) to Associate Professor of Academic Practice at The University of Auckland, New Zealand Helen Sword by Jessica Hemmings in our second of the lecture series. Ms Sword is the author of <i>Stylish Academic Writing</i> (Harvard University Press, 2012) and I include a YouTube video of her discussing the content of the publication.<br />
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My notes from Ms Sword's inspiring lecture on the venture that is Stylish Academic Writing. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">1. Eye-catching title draws you in.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">6. Always be concerned with communication.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">9. Creative writing - don't adhere to convention if it doesn't suit you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">16. Giving the reader the particulars, the visionary and then the abstract. For writers - pay attention and look out for this when both reading and writing. </span></span><br />
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<br />Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-16618567193057510502013-04-22T15:35:00.000+01:002013-04-22T15:35:02.543+01:00The punny side of sheep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-36304659987144965692013-04-22T13:20:00.000+01:002013-04-22T13:26:28.178+01:00DAY 6+7/7 Wool Masterclass @ Bergerie National, France <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps this should have been part of Day 1/7, anyway...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">La Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet was created as an institution by Louis XVI (16th !) to become a model farm for the development of innovation and agriculture. In 1786 the Bergerie acquired the renowned Merino sheep. In the 19th century this flock came to play an important role in the improvement of sheep wool in many European countries and in the southern hemisphere through the export of its rams as sirens. Today, the Bergerie Nationale is a state domain, located 50km southwest of Paris and occupying 250 hectares of the 1,100 hectare estate. The beautiful buildings have a strong likeness to Marie-Antoinette's estate at Versailles - my favourite part of Versailles ! I know she certainly visited the Ch<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">âteau de Rambouillet (in seeing it apparently she exclaimed </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">'How could I live in such a gothic toadhouse!') with her husband, whether she made it up to the farm I don't know but I like to think she would have favoured it...</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">Day 6 and 7 were spent working on our collective blog and we were also introduced to Paris design due LaboPull. We were split in to groups of 3/4 during the week and each group was given a focus point, a descriptive word which we were to explore: </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">Balance</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span dir="auto"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assembling </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">These were the words we originally brainstormed as a whole. When we broke down to our smaller group we tried to dig more out of these words, really explore what stories and ideas could come out of these words. We were all quite struck with the contrast of handmade/machinemade and this led us to look at more contrasts particularly anthropologically. The idea of place and what this constitutes and what are the connotations of place - rural/urban, city/suburb etc. and then connecting this back to design we began to look at colour. What would happen if you combined bright, artificial colours to the countryside ?? We were looking at this in terms of wool and how wool could be promoted to generations (younger in particular) that may not appreciate it's properties as much as older generations would. How would colour positively alter wool's appeal?? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">We thought about how we could show this through imagery. We could use photoshop to change the sheep to bright colours thus putting them in the context of the countryside but having the colourful element of the city? This is what happened...</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto">Some Google/Pinterest searching and our story began to unfold for us. These sheep have been dyed by farmers, some out of desperation (to prevent thieving), some for decorative purposes (Tartan Day). So the sheep have gone from being relatively </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto"><span class="st">inconspicuous to standing out a mile ! So much more can now be explored on this subject and I don't want to give away to much just yet! Back soon...</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto"><span class="st">And to end this WONDERFUL week below is a photo of all the Irish </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span dir="auto"><span class="st"><span class="st">cailíní in Paris on our final day (8/7 technically !!) Deirdre has been very indiscreetly photoshopped in by yours truly. Think I'll stick to the wool.....</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;">Today we were
introduced to theatre designer and textile artist, </span><span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;"><a href="http://www.ysabel-de-maisonneuve.com/"><span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;">Ysabel de Maisonneuve</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ysabel is based in France but has spent
extensive time in Japan studying their traditional Shibori techniques.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the topic of discussion for
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<span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;">To give you a
backround on Ysabel, she has worked on many in-theatre and on-site productions,
including with </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Théâtre du
Frêne</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;">;</span></i><span lang="GA" style="mso-ansi-language: GA;"> Theatre du Soleil, the award winning Tambours sur La Digue directed by
Ariane Mnouchkine; with Peter Brook; Yoshi </span><span class="st">Oïda; and with
Russell Dumas’ Dance Exchange in Australia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A recipient of the Japan Foundation Fellowship, her textile
works have toured internationally and collections sold in Paris, New York and
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<span class="st">Ysabel began her day with us by outlining the
background to her work, showing us images and techniques she uses on
commissioned work, both fashion and theatre based.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has created work for the fashion house Balenciaga as
well as working with designer Christian Lacrioux on costume designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The majority of images above are taken from a theatre brochure of Bunraku which is Japanese puppet theatre. Ysabel worked on the backdrop for this theatre company. It was fascinating to hear Ysabelle's experience of working on this scale, her challenges and the experimentation involved when working to such a large size. Where can I find the space? What equipment can I use (eg. Ysabelle had to make her own large bath out of wood in order for the material to be evenly dyed) ?? </span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Our afternoon was spent experimenting with different Shibori techniques. There is a few definite strategies you need in order for your Shibori to be a success:</span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">1. The material needs to be TIGHTLY compressed - strongly tied and knotted.</span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">2. Keep it simple and with repetition. TAKE NOTES. If it is a success you know how to repeat it, if it is not your desired result you know how to NOT do it again !! </span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I think it is a very interesting process. Similar to the felting I was continually looking to find form, shape, texture. I had a few successes but I think it will be a case of practice and experimenting with scale, colour and different fabrics. </span></span><br />
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<span class="st"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">* I think the prints -below- beside eachother, create a much more interesting effect. They clash while still remaining harmonious.</span></span><br />
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We met Patrice Sebille, artisan wool mattress maker. A charming man with one of the most niche crafts I have come across before. He makes mattresses, by hand, using wool.<br />
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Our morning was spent with him explaining to us his business (he has a small workshop studio in Paris), his ambitions to create a 'flying' mattress and the students/designers/artists he has worked with along the way.<br />
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The 'flying' mattress was a concept of using an iron panel between layers of wool in the mattress creating the illusion that the bed was floating. The concept was worked on with a industrial design student. The result fascinating. Will do my best to dig out an image of it.<br />
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The first image is of the 'Diabolo' (named after the game????). The idea being that it is NOT a bed mattress and NOT a chair mattress. It is a multi-use structure with teenagers in mind, somewhere to throw your clothes, somewhere to laze about on etc. I think the fact that something so beautiful can be created from what is usually a square/rectangular shape immediately changes your perspective on what could be created from this very old craft. This idea brings us to the second image. A photo of work by textile designer Pauline Angotti. Pauline interned with Patrice, learning the skill of mattress making with the idea of a much larger project in mind. She then went on to create body structures, commissioned by famed Japanese make-up company Shiseido. It suddenly became EVEN more interesting.<br />
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Our late morning/afternoon was then spent making our own 'mini' mattress (latter images). This process is extremely labour intensive, extremely time consuming and extremely rewarding. I am left buzzing after our day with Patrice. He is a fascinating person and very kind to have shared his mistakes, his experiences, his successes with us to remember and hopefully learn from.Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-30185581785600401132013-04-10T12:43:00.000+01:002013-04-11T13:06:31.686+01:00DAY 3/7 Wool Masterclass @ Bergerie National, France <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Today we were joined by a group called CPIHL who are based in Massif Central. Their aim is to become a promotional tool for wool in Massif Central companies and surrounding regions. They hope to primarily promote wool for interior purposes - bedding, mattresses, rugs, wall hangings etc.<br />
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Knowledge management of wool and wool companies.<br />
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A main initiative in their plans is form the Wool-Cocoon Gite (bed and breakfast/housing). The objective of the project is to promote wool. The owners of these gites use wool to decorate their homes and also to be knowledgeable of the wool so as to promote it.<br />
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After the above introduction we then began a felt workshop. We used three wools, Merino, Texel and their native wool (who's name I will need to find). I have experimented with felt work before, both in flat work and in 3-D form (slipper making). These have all been part of workshops so I have done very little experimenting at home. I am unsure whether the process of felt works for my work. I always want to be seeing a form begin and the lack of form left me a bit lost... I know there is a way to create shape so I just need to find my patience to begin this process!! Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-47076139458812043312013-04-09T21:11:00.000+01:002013-04-09T21:11:03.678+01:00DAY 2/7 Wool Masterclass @ Bergerie National, France <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our morning today was spent with <a href="http://designandwool.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/marie-therese-chaupin-association.html">Marie-Therese Chaupin</a> who also spoke with us yesterday about the different sheeps of Europe. Today we looked at products produced by these types of wool, some for interior purposes, some fashion, some accessories. All beautiful. It was very helpful to see the end product of the wool. It is interesting to note how oblivious I was to the processes involved. They always seemed so foreign to me. It was also extremely helpful to break down the processes in to steps,<br />
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After washing the wool, it gets carded or brushed. The fibres are then left parallel and the short and long fibres can then be identified.<br />
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The late morning and afternoon was then spent with <a href="http://designandwool.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/jeanne-goutelle-portrait.html">Jeanne Goutelle</a>, a trend forecaster and consultant. A fascinating job which I have always had an interest in. It was very helpful to discuss the role of the consultant. We brainstormed words as a consultant would do for a client. Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-90903332678591150972013-04-08T20:25:00.000+01:002013-04-09T20:29:50.529+01:00DAY 1/7 Wool Masterclass @ Bergerie National, France <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meeting the Marino. We arrived at the Bergerie National on the morning of April 8th. We were given a tour of the farm, consisting of sheep, cows, horses, pigs, rabbits and hens. The farm is used predominantly as an education centre for children and families although it is a working farm. The existence of the Marino sheep is a main reason for our stay at the Bergerie as they are descendants of the original breed of Marino brought to France in 1786. Louis XVI of France received 366 sheep selected from 10 different <i>cabañas</i>; these founded the stud at the Royal Farm at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Rambouillet" title="Château de Rambouillet">Rambouillet</a>. The sheep were a gift from the King of Spain who was a cousin of Louis.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photographs by John Kellett</span>Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-41759164986330102012-05-05T10:46:00.000+01:002012-05-05T10:46:44.228+01:00The Finer Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend Mum and I took a road trip to the Craft Granary in Cahir, Co. Tipperary who are currently showing the Crafts Council of Ireland's <i>Seascapes Exhibition. </i>It was great to see the exhibition in a new setting. It was previously shown at the Knitting and Stitching Show in the RDS in 2011. <br />
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On entering Cahir town, it is the Granary building which catches the eye. The restored building was first constructed in the early 19th Century by Lord and Lady Cahir. Lord Cahir was a Trustee of the Linen Industry and so a linen factory was established in the town. By the mid 1840’s, linen manufacture had declined, due to a decrease in markets. Corn milling and flour production became the trade of trend and this continued (along with other side projects) throughout the twentieth century until the building was gutted by a fire in 1985. <br />
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Some evocative imagery (source to be located) to get me excited about my return to studio work tomorrow. I will step nervously forth and hope for the rest to fall in to place. Here goes....Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-82291896395916342922012-03-01T16:43:00.000+00:002012-03-01T16:43:39.603+00:00Evoking, Provoking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Images by Sona at <a href="http://publicscrapbook.blogspot.com/">publicscrapbook.com</a></div>
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My pieces for <a href="http://www.dlrevents.ie/source12.html">'Source' Contemporary Craft Exhibition</a> which is on view Feb 9th-27th 2012 at County Halls, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. <br />
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<a href="http://www.dlrevents.ie/">www.dlrevents.ie</a>Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-75045445827292634292012-02-09T10:11:00.000+00:002012-02-09T10:11:38.433+00:00Building a SPACE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A challenge which thankfully ended in relief! Looking forward to tonight xCiarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-85391307463200145492012-02-01T21:12:00.000+00:002012-02-01T21:12:19.724+00:00Skeletal Lines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Charcoal drawings, some combined with plaster work showing the intricate and broad lines (combined with vast space) I am creating for my current work. With the use of stitch and and wire I am building bodies both imperfect and incomplete...the rest is up to the viewers imagination.Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-35317440212469102542012-01-31T10:12:00.002+00:002012-01-31T10:12:44.818+00:00Inspiration #Eva Hesse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* I recently bought a fantastic book, <i>Eva Hesse Sculpture</i><br />
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Research work using a rubber mold and experimenting with the fleeting transience of ice as a sculpture. Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-9460659043982130002012-01-12T11:34:00.000+00:002012-01-12T12:03:54.724+00:00Are you there?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* New work for a new project. More details to follow soon.Ciarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042395021760901183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047338355353437473.post-32741078669289281072012-01-08T19:31:00.001+00:002012-01-08T19:31:59.680+00:00Colourful Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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