News & Exhibitions

Ruthin Craft Centre presents:
Narratives in Making

Curated by Gregory Parsons

July 22 - September 24th 2017

Open daily from 10.00am – 5.30pm.
Admission free. Free on-site parking.

Ruthin Craft Centre,
Park Road, Ruthin
Denbighshire, LL15 1BB
Tel: +44 (0)1824 704774
Email: thegallery@rccentre.org.uk

Narratives in Making, curated by Gregory Parsons, considers the provenance of the objects, who made it, where it was made, how it was made and what it is made of. All this is inextricably linked. It informs our relationship with the object. There are fascinating stories here, from the love of material, rituals of making, the design process, the physical rhythm and time involved.

The curator reflects on the contribution contemporary craft makes to our well-being, through the life enhancing intelligence of the makers hand, the delight in what it produces and the joy of owning it. As you become absorbed in their world, you also become a part of these narratives in making.

Artists, Designers, Makers: Roger Bennett, Úna Burke, Anne Butler, Edmond Byrne, Mike Byrne, Stuart Cairns, Julie Connellan, Jack Doherty, Liam Flynn, Sara Flynn, Karl Harron, Pierce Healy, Jennifer Hickey, Joe Hogan, John Lee, Alison Lowry, Michael Mccrory, Cecilia Moore, Cara Murphy, Stephen O’Briain, Susan O’Byrne, Eily O’Connell, Coílín Ó Dubhghaill, Angela O’Kelly, Sasha Sykes, Joseph Walsh, Gráinne Watts, Zelouf + Bell
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NATIONAL CRAFT GALLERY
Kilkenny, Ireland

Narratives in Making

Curated by Gregory Parsons

12 May - 5 July 2017

"An exhibition of new works from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2017-2018." DCCOI

"Narratives in Making features 28 designer-makers selected by an international panel. Curated by Gregory Parsons, the exhibition considers the provenance of the objects - who made it, where it was made, how it was made and what it is made of - all of which are inextricably linked and inform our relationship with the objects." NCG
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ABOVE THE FOLD
Culture Night Galway City 2016

Above the Fold: Coffeewerk + Press
September 16 2016
6-9pm

Speakers: 31 Chapel Lane, Gala Tomasso, Leon Butler, Julie Connellan

"Above the Fold is hosting an evening of inspiring talks in collaboration with Coffeewerk + Press. This event will focus on design practice in Ireland, inviting four distinguished designers to present a timeline of their work and its impact on Ireland’s creative landscape. Coffeewerk + Press will also be providing a cupping demonstration and some delicious treats for guests."

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MATERIAL ALCHEMY

- contemporary jewellery seminar as part of the NOT TOO PRECIOUS exhibition.
March 11 2016

Speakers: Julie Connellan, Carina Shoshtary, Felieke van der Leest, Zoe Robertson, Jaki Coffey, Eoin M Lyons, Sonja Landweer. Chair: Eimear Conyard and Angela O’Kelly

NOT TOO PRECIOUS

National Craft Gallery
Kilkenny, Ireland
Jan 22 - March 30
2016
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KORU 5

Next KORU5 event, Kuopio, Finland June 2016.

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Ally Capellino

2015-2016
AC London.
www.allycapellino.co.uk
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2015 Oct 2 - Oct 24
Group Exhibition:

Portfolio @ Solomon: Jewellery

Solomon Gallery
Balfe Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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KORU 5

IMATRA, FINLAND

Exhibition Opening: August 7 2015

'KORU5 is an international contemporary jewellery triennial organized for the fifth time. The main purpose is to present widely international contemporary jewellery and bring together the artists, lecturers, researchers and people with interest in contemporary jewellery to take part in exhibition, seminar and workshops. The start of the event will take place in Imatra, Finland, autumn 2015.'

IMATRA ART MUSEUM, FINLAND

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FRESH TALENT

CURATOR & DESIGNERS TALK: What Happens Next?
Saturday 29 Aug, 4pm
Panel: Rebecca Marsden, Julie Connellan and Orla Reynolds presented by Angela O' Kelly

Exhibition of the emerging new wave of Irish designers

July 03 - Sept 20 2015
DESIGN HUB, The Coach House, Dublin Castle

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10:30 - 18:00
Sun: 13:00 - 18:00

ID2015 DCCOI

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PORTFOLIO

VUE & PORTFOLIO

Oct 30 - Nov 02 2014

Royal Hibernian Academy
15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

PORTFOLIO: The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland
&
VUE: National Contemporary Art Fair

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DROP EVERYTHING

May 23–25, 2014
Inis Oírr, Co. Galway

Julie Connellan, Cian McConn, Petria Lenehan, Starstyling, The Tweed Project, We Are Islanders.

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Éagsúil

Group Exhibition

Selection of Irish contemporary jewellery

Julie Connellan
Eoin M Lyons
Eily O’Connell
Lynsay Raine
Justyna Truchanowska
Filip Vanas

April 3 – May 9 2014

Galerie KusKovu
Biskupský dvur 6, Praha 1,
Czech Republic

www.kuskovu.cz

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MAKERS & BROTHERS & OTHERS
5 Dame Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Showing a selection of wearable works in recycled silver, tin and turf.

Watch a short film about the "Tiny Department Store" at
www.makersandbrothers.com

November 18 - December 24 2013

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ADORN

"A selection of neckpieces and brooches imagined, designed and made by some of Irelands finest contemporary studio jewelers."

Curated by Angela O'Kelly
Presented by the CCOI

Inhorgenta
Messe München
Germany

22 - 25 February 2013

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21st Century Icons

19 December 2012 – 30 June 2013

CCOI presents this touring group exhibition of contemporary jewellery

Angela O’Kelly | Eily O'Connell | Eimear Conyard | Inga Reed | Julie Connellan | Justyna Truchanowska | Lesley Frew | Melissa Curry | Rachel McKnight | Rudolf Heltzel | Sabrina Meyns | Sonja Landweer | Tuula Harrington and Róisín de Buitléar (collaborative piece) | Una Burke | Marika Miklosi Manning | Christina Brosnan| Laura Macnamara | Sam Hamilton | Seliena Coyle | Erika Marks | Emma Bourke
Curated by Ann Mulrooney

Dublin Castle, 2 Palace Street, Dublin 2

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PRINT BLOCK

7 December - 21 December 2012
Monday - Sunday 10am - 6pm | Thursdays 10am - 8pm

PRINT BLOCK print collective pop-up store. Unique designs hand-printed.
Culture Box, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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MARZEE International Graduate Exhibition

5 August - 29 September 2012

Marzee Graduate Prize 2012 and
Presentation Winners Marzee Graduate Prize 2011 'WORK IN PROGRESS'

Current work presented as part of the
2012 International Graduate Show Jewellery
alongside last year's winners under the title, 'Work in Progress'

Galerie Marzee
Lage Markt 3, Waalkade 4,
6511 VK Nijmegen,
The Netherlands.
www.marzee.nl

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21st Century Icons

Group Exhibition of Contemporary Jewellery

22.04.2012 - 2.08.2012

"Some of Ireland's most exciting contemporary jewellers re-interpret the iconic forms of celtic neckpieces, torcs and lunulas for the 21st Century." (CCOI)

Angela O’Kelly | Eily O'Connell | Eimear Conyard | Inga Reed | Julie Connellan | Justyna Truchanowska | Lesley Frew | Melissa Curry | Rachel McKnight | Rudolf Heltzel | Sabrina Meyns | Sonja Landweer | Tuula Harrington and Róisín de Buitléar (collaborative piece) | Una Burke | Marika Miklosi Manning | Christina Brosnan| Laura Macnamara | Sam Hamilton | Seliena Coyle | Erika Marks | Emma Bourke

Galway City Museum
Ireland

Curated by Ann Mulrooney of The National Craft Gallery

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Thread Fashion Magazine

Issue 3

Launch and Exhibition at:
Gallery of Photography
Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland

5.04.2012 - 29.04.2012
Video created for Thread Fashion Magazine
Music by ClubFutureFuture

Fashion Director: Aisling Farinella
Stylist: Kieran Kilgallon

www.threadfashionmagazine.tumblr.com

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Better Fashion Week

April 3 - April 30 2012

New work on show at:

Better Fashion Shop
6 Castle Market
Dublin 2
Ireland

Better Fashion Week is organized by
Re-Dress
and runs from April 23 - April 30 2012

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Irish Design Shop

New work stocked at the
Irish Design Shop
Bow Lane East
Dublin 2

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New studio at Irish Design Shop
Bow Lane East
Dublin 2
Ireland

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Jewellery as Art

Group Exhibition

Cill Rialaig Art Centre, Dun Geagan, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry
Origin Gallery, Dublin

March 17 - May 24 2012

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OBJECT Rotterdam

Represented by Galerie Marzee
www.marzee.nl
www.objectrotterdam.nl

February 9-12 2012

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Block T

December 10th + 11th 2011

Sales Exhibition
Block T and Dublin Flea Christmas Cracker
Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland

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21st Century Icons

November 19th 2011 - April 15th 2012

Group Show
Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland.

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Marzee Graduate Show

7th August - 24th September 2011

Work selected for the Marzee Graduate Show 2011
Annual Marzee selection of graduate work jewellery from international academies and colleges.
Galerie Marzee, Lage Markt 3, Waalkade 4,
6511 VK Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
www.marzee.nl

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RHA Pop Up Shop

9th - 15th July 2011

Sales exhibition in conjunction with jewellery designer, Theresa Burger.
www.theresaburger.com
15 Ely Place, Dublin 2.

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National Gallery of Ireland
Lecture

21st June 2011

Guest lecture
Speaker: Julie Connellan
The Importance of training in Irish Arts and Crafts.
National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2.

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21st Century Icons

10th June – 28th July and touring, 2011

Exhibiting as part of group show at the National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny

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ORNAMENT; an exhibition of brooches.

14th May – 18th June 2011

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Civic Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Exhibiting as part of group show of national and international contemporary jewellery designers.

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Sieraad Art Fair

4-7 November 2010

Westergasfabriek,
Klönneplein 1, 1014 DD
Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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National College of Art and Design
Lecture

13th April 2010

Guest lecture

Speaker: Julie Connellan

Title: Steering the aesthetic of a nation: The legacy of successful branding of Irish jewellery design as initiated in late 19th century Ireland.

Part of inter-changes: craft and context symposium, NCAD, Dublin 8.