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Pinterest

04.27.2012 by Eileen Moylan //

Screen shot of my pinterest page

I finally got around to joining Pinterest  this week. Pinterest is an image sharing website that allows you to create virtual pinboards to organize and share all the beautiful images you find online.

Having only been part of the Pinterest community for few days now, so far I’m impressed. It’s perfect for grabbing an image and posting it quickly. Often I’ll be looking at work of an artists or designer and will want to remember them for a later blog post or something to add to my sketch book. If I’m in a rush this won’t happen I’ll scribble the name down promising I’ll come back and investigate the work.

I can instantly see how Pinterest will solve this problem, now I can just pin the image really quickly so I can share it with others and also revisit it myself.  Often my ideas for a new design will be inspired by something that I spotted some time ago. And now rather than it being a distant memory written on the back of a sketchbook it will be perfectly organized on my Pinterest boards. For someone working in art or design this is also a perfect way of sharing current projects and making techniques. I’ve already found some great boards that feature handy tips on silversmithing and jewellery making.

As yet I’m only following a few people and haven’t pinned enough to attract any followers. But I’m planning to get stuck in to Pinterest over the weekend so if you are on Pinterest too come find me under Eileen Moylan.

Happy Pinning!

Categories // My Inspirations, My Thoughts Tags // Design, Designer, Pinterest

Seoid 11

08.31.2011 by Eileen Moylan //

Sabrina Meyns, handmade paper, dandelion seeds, 18ct gold
Sabrina Meyns, handmade paper, dandelion seeds, 18ct gold

I’ve been writing alot about the Year of Craft in Ireland which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Crafts Council of Ireland.  As well as lots of great events going on around the country Irish craft has been exhibited worldwide. A perfect example of this is the Seoid exhibition which is currently touring Australia. This month the work of eleven Irish jewellery makers is on display in the Pieces of Eight Gallery in Melbourne.

This exhibition which has been curated by maker Claire McAlister showcases the work of both established and emerging contemporary jewellers working in Ireland. The title of the exhibition ‘Seoid’ is from the Irish word for jewel is pronounced ‘showed’.

Angela O'Kelly, Sculptural Arm Pieces fabric and paper
Angela O'Kelly, Sculptural Arm Pieces fabric and paper

The show has gathered together works in different mediums from Angela O’ Kelly’s vibrant fabric and paper pieces to Eily O’ Connell’s silver organic forms.  It is a brilliant display of how different artists draw inspiration from a range of sources and materials. Each interpreted using their own distinctive style and approach to jewellery making.  As well as curating the show Claire McAlister also exhibits her intricate jewellery which combines silver and wood veneer. Her work often rivets these two materials together to create movable, geometric forms such as the brooch below.

Claire McAlister, Brooch
Claire McAlister, Brooch

 

 

Eily O'Connell
Eily O'Connell

Eily O’ Connell’s work has received much publicity recently and when you see her dark, organic forms it’s easy to see why. Her work is beautifully crafted, with brightly coloured gemstones emerging from brittle looking forms. She creates these new life forms which replicate organic matter yet they are not quite as they seem.

By acting as the divine creator, Eily O Connell mimicks the power we have to alter nature’s path, which ultimately leads to chaos and the sinister presence lurking throughout her work.

 

Eily O'Connell, sterling silver, gemstone
Eily O'Connell, sterling silver, gemstone

 

If you happen to be in the Melbourne area call in to the gallery and see the work for yourself. If like me that’s a bit far to travel, have a look at the Seoid website to see the other amazing work from the eleven exhibiting artists.

 

Categories // My Inspirations Tags // contemporary Irish silver, contemporary jewellery, Designer, Jewellery, Jewelry, Silver

Ecclesiastical Silver

04.22.2011 by Eileen Moylan //

Since this is Easter weekend I’m taking a look at some contemporary ecclesiastical silver. The history of silver is strongly linked to religion since church commissions throughout the ages kept many silversmiths in business. It can be seen in museum collections of silver and gold that many of the most expensive and elaborate pieces have a religious association. These days there is less ecclesiastical work being made which makes it all the more special when you come across beautiful pieces like these.

Chris Knight , 'If you seek me' Chalice and Paten
Chris Knight , ‘If you seek me’ Chalice and Paten
Brett Payne, Hanukia
Brett Payne, Hanukia
Howard Fenn, Chalice and Paten
Howard Fenn, Chalice and Paten
Barry Thomas, Processional Candle Holders
Barry Thomas, Processional Candle Holders
Stella Campion, Oxford University Church Chalice
Stella Campion, Oxford University Church Chalice

Happy Easter!

Categories // Silver Surfing Tags // contemporary British silver, contemporary Irish silver, contemporary silverware, Designer, Ecclesiastical Silver, Irish Silver, Silver, silversmith

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