Honouring the inspirational. Leading artists create new work for those that have inspired them.
Curated by Martha Haveman and Karel Betman
Muses, mentors and heroes: Image of Longing at the National Craft Gallery is about paying tribute through the medium of beautifully considered craft. Late last year, leading craftspeople were asked to make a work of art for a person or organisation that inspires them. The 27 people in this exhibition were selected for their work, their motivation and their source of inspiration.
While all the artists are united by a strong sense of design and craftsmanship, the group of laureates is striking in its diversity – alongside artists, tutors, social campagners and health advocates are a surgeon, a grandmother, a rock star and a Tibetan monk.
Curators Karel Betman and Martha Haveman of Galerie Beeld & Aambeeld in the Netherlands conceived the exhibition as a means of encouraging an interaction between the artist and their inspirator. This interaction has resulted in some beautiful examples of contemporary craft, all of which will be presented to the laureates at the end of the exhibition.
The exhibition is accompanied by a beautiful catalogue in which the artist will explain who has inspired them and why. Image of Longing opens during Kilkenny Arts Festival and runs from August 09 to October 05. The National Craft Gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sundays from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free. For further information contact Helen Carroll. Tel: 086-8057220 E mail: ncgpress@ccoi.ie
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Exhibition documents
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