Roisin Gartland
Roisin Gartland’s practice straddles the disciplines of fine art and design with the primary material of leather. She uses pattern formation & transformation as a method to investigate issues, to search for answers and to reach new pathways and realisations that open onto further investigation: somewhat like a feedback system, continually looping but evolving with each circuit.
Transposing serial production processes guides Gartland on journeys that are both familiar and strange at the same time: There is a rhythm in repetition that usually leads to strings of ideas, connecting memories and associations. Her work evolves from these elements, capturing, holding and scrutinising them when they appear.
Collections
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
U2
Absolut Vodka, Sweden
Glen Dimplex, Ireland
Selected Awards
2016
RDS Crafts Competition, Established Leatherwork Category Winner
2015
IDI Design Awards Clothing and Covering Category Winner
RDS Craft Competition, Established Leatherwork Category Winner
Showcase Ireland/Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, Best in Fashion
2014
Showcase Ireland/Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Best in Accessories
RDS Crafts Competition, Established Leatherwork Category Winner
2009
RDS Crafts Competition, Established Leatherwork Category Winner
2008
RDS Crafts Competition, Established Leatherwork Category Winner
Selected Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2006
Hook and I, Misery Hill Gallery, Dublin
Group Exhibitions
2016/2015/2009/2008
RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition and Travelling Show, Dublin, Mayo, Omagh, Cork
2015
IDI Design Awards Exhibition, Teeling Distillery, Dublin
2013
Waterland, The Design Tower, Dublin
2011
National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Postgraduate Show, St. John’s Lane, Dublin
2010
Group Show, Unit 35, Gorey, Wexford
Group Show, Basic Space, Dublin
The Changing Room, Smithfield, Dublin
2009
Wunderkammer, Waterways Visitor Centre, Dublin
2007
Margin, OPW Offices, Dublin
2006
Hunt The Postcard, Hunt Museum, Limerick
Contact Details:
Roisin Gartland
T. +353 (0)87 2490984
E. roisin@roisingartland.com
www.roisingartland.com