Of Clay and Wattles Made
Work made in response to Yeat's 'Lake Isle of
Inisfree' from a collaborative project with Olwen
Fouere and Mike Bunn - lambskin gilet, lambskin neckpieces, stretch leather leggings, long
sleeved top and gloves. Made using traditional and modern leather working techniques.
Photographer: Mike Bunn
The Ancients
Leather Cape, coat and accessories - made in response to Yeat's poetry and the Sligo landscape using Japanese superfine leather, merino lambskin, toscana
lambskin and stretch leather. Made using traditional and modern leather working techniques.
Photographer: Mike Bunn
A Coat
This piece was created in response to WB Yeats poem 'A
Coat'. The skins retain their natural lines as in image number 2 but
in
this piece there is a literal reference to the poem: the title is inserted
and raised on the back panel. It is a high collared coat with a generous
wrap. Also worn with stretch leather leggings. Made using traditional and modern leather working techniques.
Photographer: Mike Bunn
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