Irish Arts Review

Collectible CraftAuthor(s): Des DoyleSource: Irish Arts Review (2002-), Vol. 26, No. 4 (Winter, 2009/2010), p. 118Published by: Irish Arts ReviewStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40421391 .

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1 JOEHOGAN

2 MARK HANVEY

Collectible Craft Des Doyle

Crafts Council of Ireland (CCol) continues to be involved in the ^ promotion of craft, both at a ^ ^

consumer and collector level, j^ÉÉSÉâ with many successes since ^JJK^^H the beginning of the year. V^S^^^^^ Some highlights include ¿¿^J^^^^M participation at Collect ^HËbI^^^I 2009 at the Saatchi jfl^l^^P Gallery. London, and mJ^BHHHUÍ facilitation of the J^^^HHHSPfl acquisition of craft- Jj^^^^^^^BjH work through the ^^^^^^^^^^| National Collections. ̂̂ ^^^^^^^^H

■ COLLECT 2009 l^^^^l Hosted at the Saatchi Gallery in ̂a!nfl^^^H| 2009, Collect is the International Art Fair for

Contemporary Objects, featuring work from selected

galleries around the world and showcasing the best in

contemporary crafts. CCol brought the work of five makers - all members of Irish Craft Portfolio - to the show, in an initiative that aims to identify and foster the work of some of Ireland's best craftworkers. The five makers were Joe Hogan, basketmaker; Liz Nilsson, textile artist; Cara Murphy, silversmith; Angela O'Kelly, jeweller; and Cormac Boydell, ceramicist. This was the first time CCol exhibited at this event and reaction was

extremely positive, with several sales made to high- profile collectors. Planning is already underway for a

presence at Collect 2010, which will again be held at the Saatchi Gallery.

■ NATIONAL COLLECTIONS CCol operates two collecting agreements with partner organisations: the Department of Foreign Affairs Joint Purchase Collection and the National Museum of Ireland Joint Purchase Collection. To date in 2009 there have been significant purchases of craft for both collec- tions. The National Museum of Ireland Joint Collection

acquired pieces from Inga Reed (jewellery), Mark Hanvey (woodturning), Karl Harron (glass), Michael Moore (ceramics) and Cormac Boydell (ceramics). In early 2009 the Department of Foreign Affairs took

delivery of several pieces purchased during 2008, including Sara Flynn (ceramics), Mandy Parslow

(ceramics), Michael Ray (glass), Roger Bennett

(woodturning), and Liam Flynn (woodturning). All

^ pieces acquired will be exhibited in Irish

B; Embassies worldwide.

JL BÁLAINN

^nfcw Álainn was established by CCol as a

K/DB^£ network for collectors and

BàV^^P^w enthusiasts of fine

J^i^m^sW***00' Irish craft. Álainn

fc^^^<w members receive regular ^^^E5f invitations to collector events and

^H^F openings which provide opportunities for

^Hr further learning about contemporary Irish Craft. For more information on Álainn, please

contact Des Doyle at desíâccoi.ie.

■ NEW GALLERIES 2009 saw the opening of several new galleries that show high-quality contemporary craft. Portfolio on Francis Street in Dublin was opened by Laurence & Maureen Benezra and shows a range of high-quality craftwork from makers such as Zelouf + Bell, Stevan

Härtung, Killian Schurmann, Michelle O'Donnell, Liz Nilsson and Yaffe-Mays. Many pieces shown are

unique and there is also an extensive range of work available to commission. Salamander Gallery, which

opened in Belfast in September, carries a range of fine art and some contemporary craft, including baskets from Joe Hogan.

■ IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO Irish Craft Portfolio represents some of the best Irish craftmakers producing work to an international exhibition standard. Selection for 2010 was recently completed by an international panel and successful members will be featured in a catalogue which will be available to interested collectors, educators, media and gallerists. An exhibition of Irish Craft Portfolio Makers will take place at the National Craft Gallery in

Spring 2010.

■ INTERNATIONAL CRAFT COLLECTOR TOURS CCol is currently extending its facilitation service for international collectors of craft who wish to visit Ireland to purchase contemporary Irish craftwork. This service will be promoted to collectors as part of CCol's attendance at SOFA 2009 in Chicago. Throughout 2009

many relationships were formed with collecting groups in the United States and collector tours are being planned for 2010 and 2011.

■ INVESTING IN CRAFT Christmas presents a perfect opportunity to acquire craft. Many of Ireland's leading makers offer craftwork that can be a starting point for a collection - this can

easily grow into a passion! There are numerous

galleries around Ireland that present the work of

exciting, innovative and internationally recognised makers, including DFSIGNYARD, Portfolio on Francis Street, Gallery Zozimus and Eblana Galleries in Dublin; Keane on Ceramics in Kinsale; Sliding Rock

Ceramics in Galway; Salamander Gallery in k Belfast; Leitrim Design House in Leitrim;

^^ Red Aesthetic and the National Craft

^Hk Gallery in Kilkenny; and Louth

^^Hk Craftmark in Drogheda. These galleries

^^^B have a reputation for presenting the

^^^H best in contemporary Irish craft and

^^Hf will be pleased to assist anybody

^^^m interested in acquiring craft. ■

^^V^ Des Doyle is Collector Programme Manager ^^r at the Crafts Council of Ireland

Crafts Council of Ireland Castle Yard, Kilkenny, Ireland Tel: -1-353 (0)56 7761804 Fax: +353 (0)56 7763754 Email: infoOccoi.ie Web: www.ccoi.ie

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