NCAD end of show: Student Profiles

The final installment from NCAD's glass degree show 2013 and last but definitely not least Michelle Mc Dermott:

Michelle has a great interest in visual world around her, being particularly drawn to nature and organic forms. Her research takes her to many parks and gardens where she gathers this visual information, ready for manipulation in the studio. She says that ‘from a good image many ideas can flow’. Her interest in photography enables the production of these inspiring images.

The forms presented in the degree were a series of decorative panels developed from this study of organic objects. They have used multiple firing techniques and often encompass layers that give the flat panels a sense of dept. The shape used for the panels is a simple but effective leaf motif which provides a connection between their surface decoration and the form.

The result is a wall that looks like a magical plant climbing its way up to the light. The drawings are sensitive and the use of colour is minimal. The delicately of this approach creates an atmosphere which invites quite reflection.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Glass Society of Ireland to wish the new graduates all the best in future and we look forward to hearing about all your up and coming exhibitions – stay in touch!

written by Fiona Byrne