Art can be bright, vibrant and in your face or it can be neat, subtle and thought provoking. Some may argue that it is this more subtle art…
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In Favour of Simple – Furniture by Irish Designer and Maker Simon Doyle
Irish craftsman Simon Doyle wants to bring some of the traditional craft techniques in to the modern world, linking craft and industry together, exploring the possibility of the two coexisting.
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Tessellated Arrangements – Sculpture & Works on Paper by Artist Matt Calderwood
Matt Calderwood, an artist from Northern Ireland, has been experimenting with tessellated forms in sculpture and painting that sees him stacking elements in unique patterns without any breakage.
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Sourcing from the Past – Furniture by Stephen Tierney & Nicola Haines
When I came across the work of architect firm Tierney Haines, owned by Stephen Tierney and Nicola Haines, their portfolio that’s full of beautiful furniture really inspired me.
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J Hill’s Standard – Contemporary Cut Crystal Objects, Crafted by Hand
Based on the glass alchemist and innovator John Hill, J Hill’s Standard looks to collaborate with talented designers to create honest, functional and beautiful objects.
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The Carvel Chair by Designer Andrew Clancy & Maker Matthew O’Malley
Irish Architect and Designer Andrew Clancy has enlisted the help of Shipwright Matthew O’Malley to create this functional but traditional chair.
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Elegant & Practical Furniture by Fergal O’Leary
Irish designer and craftsman Fergal O’Leary makes beautiful, functional and long lasting furniture that will stand the test of time under his company name Horizon.
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Sara Flynn Exhibition at Erskine, Hall & Coe
I thought we’d return with a little update on Erskine, Hall and Coe today as they run a great deal of exhibitions that are well worth making a trip to see. They introduced me previously to the work of Mexican artist Gustavo Perez, which I highlighted to a few of you here, and today I was pleased to come across an artist working a bit closer to home, Sara Flynn who’s based in Cork, Ireland. Her exhibition at Erskine closes on Thursday so I …
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Selection of Furniture from Superfolk
I’m not sure how popular Makers and Brothers has become, but personally I’ve really enjoyed seeing their vision unfold as they bring the world Irish made objects that are simple, beautiful and sometimes very quirky. If you’ve not made a visit to their web shop yet I’d really recommend making the click across soon. Their store is actually how I came across the designers we’re sharing here today, “Super Folk” who are a Dublin based inde …
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Superfolk Mug Feature by Makers & Brothers
Were revisiting a pottery studio again, this time thanks to a feature that the Makers and Brothers website put together. I’ve only recently come across their cracking project but it’s a retail venture developed by two brothers called Jonathan and Mark Legge. Their idea is to showcase and sell simple things that are handmade and that are designed and crafted objects of integrity. Based in Ireland, I think they’re doing a cracking …
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