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Oileán: Curator & Artists In Conversation Sample-Studios Podcast
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In this episode, we’ll hear from the curator Sinéad Barrett and artists Kate McElroy, Pádraic Barrett,
Aoife Claffey and Deirdre Breen about the development of the ‘Oileán’ exhibition at The
Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park, as part of Cork Harbour Festival 2021. By posing
the question “what does being an island nation mean?”, Sinéad has invited the artists to
develop new work in response to the idea of 21 st century island life, creating a platform for
conversation about our future as an island nation in a time of uncertain political, economic
and climatic upheaval. This episode gives these artists space to candidly discuss the
inspiration behind their work and opens up a dialogue about the impact Covid-19 has had on
both the creation of art and Irish society as a whole.
Host:
Curator: Sinéad Barrett is the former Graduate Curator in Residence at Sample-Studios, one of Ireland’s largest artist studios and creative workspaces, based in Cork City, Ireland and is the current Programme Coordinator.
Artists:
Kate McElroy is a Cork-based multidisciplinary artist and Artist in Residence in Uillinn West
Cork Arts Centre. She recently completed her MA in Art and Process from CCAD having
completed her BA and Higher Diploma in Limerick School of Art and Design. She received
a travel and training award for a residence in Lasanna, Nepal in 2017 and is a member of
Sample-Studios. https://www.katemcelroy.com/ @katemcelroy
Padraic Barrett is an Irish visual and performance artist born in Kerry and now living and
working in Cork. Barrett graduated this year with an MA in Art and Process from CCAD. He is
the current Graduate Studio Residency Award Recipient in Sample-Studios and his recent
exhibitions include Confluence, The Lavit Gallery, Cork. https://www.padraicbarrett.com
@padraicbarrettstudio
Aoife Claffey is a Cork-based visual artist who recently qualified with an MA in Art and
Process from CCAD. She is a member of the Sample-Studios and Cork Printmakers. Her
work is in the collection of Eli Lilly and has been featured in Bloomers Magazine #07:
Emerging Female Artists. https://www.aoifeclaffeyart.com @aoifeclaffeyart
Deirdre Breen is a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist who recently obtained her MA
in Art and Process in CCAD. Breen was a multi-disciplinary designer in London before
returning to Ireland in 2013 working as a graphic designer. Her work has been acquired by
The Office of Public Works, Ireland, the Glucksman, UCC, Cork, and a number of private
collections. @deirdrebreen
This podcast is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Cork City Arts Office.
In this episode, we’ll hear from the curator Sinéad Barrett and artists Kate McElroy, Pádraic Barrett,
Aoife Claffey and Deirdre Breen about the development of the ‘Oileán’ exhibition at The
Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park, as part of Cork Harbour Festival 2021. By posing
the question “what does being an island nation mean?”, Sinéad has invited the artists to
develop new work in response to the idea of 21 st century island life, creating a platform for
conversation about our future as an island nation in a time of uncertain political, economic
and climatic upheaval. This episode gives these artists space to candidly discuss the
inspiration behind their work and opens up a dialogue about the impact Covid-19 has had on
both the creation of art and Irish society as a whole.
Host:
Curator: Sinéad Barrett is the former Graduate Curator in Residence at Sample-Studios, one of Ireland’s largest artist studios and creative workspaces, based in Cork City, Ireland and is the current Programme Coordinator.
Artists:
Kate McElroy is a Cork-based multidisciplinary artist and Artist in Residence in Uillinn West
Cork Arts Centre. She recently completed her MA in Art and Process from CCAD having
completed her BA and Higher Diploma in Limerick School of Art and Design. She received
a travel and training award for a residence in Lasanna, Nepal in 2017 and is a member of
Sample-Studios. https://www.katemcelroy.com/ @katemcelroy
Padraic Barrett is an Irish visual and performance artist born in Kerry and now living and
working in Cork. Barrett graduated this year with an MA in Art and Process from CCAD. He is
the current Graduate Studio Residency Award Recipient in Sample-Studios and his recent
exhibitions include Confluence, The Lavit Gallery, Cork. https://www.padraicbarrett.com
@padraicbarrettstudio
Aoife Claffey is a Cork-based visual artist who recently qualified with an MA in Art and
Process from CCAD. She is a member of the Sample-Studios and Cork Printmakers. Her
work is in the collection of Eli Lilly and has been featured in Bloomers Magazine #07:
Emerging Female Artists. https://www.aoifeclaffeyart.com @aoifeclaffeyart
Deirdre Breen is a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist who recently obtained her MA
in Art and Process in CCAD. Breen was a multi-disciplinary designer in London before
returning to Ireland in 2013 working as a graphic designer. Her work has been acquired by
The Office of Public Works, Ireland, the Glucksman, UCC, Cork, and a number of private
collections. @deirdrebreen
This podcast is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Cork City Arts Office.
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