STUDIO WORK
Textile Art & Artefact
Projects carried out whilst studying at NCAD
I have always felt passionate about my local landscape and the ocean. In my practices, I analyse, replicate, and celebrate my favourite elements of Ireland. In my studio work, I explore psychological concepts and historical practices through fabric manipulation and storytelling. When researching and analysing the geography of County Wicklow, I looked at life in my local landscape and ancient Ogham trees that naturally grow in its vast and wild valleys. Through understanding my surroundings, I have immersed myself into nature by foraging and creating natural dyes from native Irish plants. I have harvested, spun and woven my own fabric from life in my landscape and created bio-degradable alternatives to plastic buttons using beeswax and tree sap.
PROJECTS
Textile Art & Artefact
PLASTIC PARASITE, 2020
Video project for my end of year submission in second year. Attempting to replicate microscopic bacteria and parasitic organisms using black bin bags and crochet techniques. Looking at activism in my local valley and the strangulation of our natural landscape.
RAGS, 2019
A small photography project, incorporating the elements of earth, fire and water.
SMALL PROJECTS
A collection of small projects submitted either in an entry portfolio or in first and second year assessment.
AISLING PHELAN, 2019
Performance featuring Aisling Phelan for end of year exhibition in NCAD.
This piece intends to portray struggle of the self, desperately trying to break free from barriers of society and mental health.
Video is directed, filmed and edited by myself. Materials used are denim waistbands.