Fired Up!

Sunday 11th August 3pm-5pm

Opening by Liz McManus

Runs until Sunday, 25th August.

Isobel Egan, Sinead Fagan, Jane Jermyn, Ann McBride, Marcus O’Mahony, Eileen Singleton, Kathleen Standen & Bernadette Tuite

Ilias Christopoulos, Mirka Drapaniotou, Manos Kalamenios,Haroula Koropouli, Iosifina Kosma, Ifigenia Tsirou, & Giorgos Vavatsi

Following their presentation at St Carthage Cathedral in Lismore, Ireland in May-June 2024 and Loggos, Paxos in July 2024, these eight prominent Irish ceramicists will be exhibiting in the company of their Greek colleagues here in The Courthouse Arts Centre.

The project for these three exhibitions - bringing together contemporary Greek and Irish ceramicists in a dynamic creative dialogue - was initiated last summer in an exhibition held in Paxos for the fifth edition of the annual Irish festival of Paxos – Irish Wings, 2023: “Irish and Greek Ceramic Art in Paxos” (Old Schoolhouse, Loggos, 14 July – 8 August 2023). Since 2017 the Irish Wings festival, under the direction of Kathryn Baird, has brought important Irish contemporary musicians, poets, writers and artists to Paxos in events and exhibitions attended every year by an enthusiastic international audience and by the Irish Ambassador to Greece.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the variety in form, texture, colour, technique and expressitivity of contemporary Irish and Greek ceramics.

Exhibition curated by Chris Boïcos and Jane Jermyn.

Exhibition Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sundays 12pm - 4pm

The exhibition showcases the talent and dedication of local GANS members who have contributed to the vibrant craft community in Cork. From traditional techniques to modern innovations, the pieces on display will reflect the diversity and skill of the region’s makers. Each item tells a story – of the materials used, the process involved, and the artist’s vision.

“Past, Present – Future, Perfect” will showcase a diverse range of traditional and contemporary skillsets across various mediums and disciplines.

The traditional skillsets on display include intricate hand stitching, woodturning, pottery, and traditional weaving techniques and more. These time-honoured practices have been passed down through generations and continue to be celebrated for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. In contrast, the exhibition also features contemporary skillsets that push the boundaries of traditional techniques and materials. These include contemporary furniture design, silversmithing, laser cutting, and experimental sculpture. These contemporary makers are exploring new ways of creating and expressing themselves, often incorporating technology and unconventional materials into their work to amalgamate traditional and contemporary craft techniques.

Overall, this exhibition aims to highlight the rich diversity of skills and talents within our maker community, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation to create a dynamic and engaging showcase of creativity made locally.

Summer Exhibition 2024

11 July – 22 August, 2022

Opening reception Thursday 11 July 5.30-7.30pm

The Summer Exhibition at Lavit Gallery is an annual group show featuring painting, print, photography, sculpture and craft at a variety of price points.

Exhibiting artists and makers include Lone Beiter, Cormac Boydell, Aidan Crotty, Sally Cush, Debbie Dawson, Wendy Dison, Ita Freeney, David Goldberg, Sonja Guenther, Etain Hickey, Hina Khan, Dorothy Ledwith, Siobhan Leonard, Roseanne Lynch, David Magee, Nuala O’ Donovan, Emma O’Hara, Mandy Parslow, Victor Richardson, Eileen Singleton, Dorothy Smith, Bernadette Tuite, Amna Walyat, Grainne Watts, ZAM.ROD.

I'm delighted to be exhibiting with much admired fellow Irish ceramicist and Greek artists in St Carthages Cathedral, Lismore, Co.Waterford on May 25th.

Opening Reception at 4.30pm.

All Welcome.

Exhibition open daily until June 22nd.

Irish Artists

@omahony_marcus @isobel_egan @sinead_fagan_sineceramics @janejermyn @annmcbrideceramicdesign @eileensingleton8 @kathleen.standen.7

Greek Artists

@ilias.christopoulos.ceramist @mirkadrapaniotou @haroulakoropouli @isofinakosma @ifigeniats @_giorgos.vavatsis_