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Work by Lisa Young

Lisa Young

Image: Memory Filter-Mettle Incubator and Memory Filter-Residual matter
Dimensions: H:18xW34xD13 and 18xW:34xD:15
Mid-temp Earthenware engobes molicite & copper tube / mid –temp red earthenware, engobes, molicite, steel ring. Both pieces press moulded and handbuilt
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Statement:

The filter selects and processes elements which symbolise various expierences, positive and negative, that become part of our memory.

The form is based on the idea of a container, vessel or cradle in which these memories can be internalised and processed.
Exhibition Highlights:
2005 “Irish Ceramics of the 21st Century”, The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin.
2000-2001 “Irish Contemporary Ceramics”, touring exhibition.
1997 “Irish Contemporary Ceramics”, touring exhibition.
1992-1993 Touring exhibition of the Irish Professional Conservators and Restorers.
1990 “Women Artists Exhibition”, Wexford Arts Centre.
1989 “Open Ceramics”, Lisburn, County Armagh.
1988 “Café Noir”, International touring exhibition.
1987 “Women Artists Exhibition”, Wexford Arts Centre.
1986 “Burren 1”, workshop exhibition, The Bank of Ireland, Baggot Street, Dublin.
1985 “Mixed Media”, Cambridge Arts Centre, England.
1983 The Irish Scandinavian touring exhibition.
1982 International Ceramic Symposium, sculpture workshop, Carrigaline, Cork.
1981 “Ceramics and Jewellery”, joint exhibition, The Kilkenny Shop, Dublin.
1980 “Concorso Internationalle della Ceramica, Gualdo Tadino, Italy.
1978

Young Designer Travel Award.

Commissions
2006 The Marine Institute, Oranmore, Co. Galway
2004 The State Laboratories, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
2001 The Food and Vetinarian Offices, Grange, Co. Meath
1998 The Botanic Gardens, Dublin
Memberships:
1995 Founder member of Irish Contemporary Ceramics
Education/Training:
1990-91 Ceramic Restoration and Conservation, Leinster Studios, Dublin
1987 Model and Mouldmaking, North Staffordshire Polytec.
1974-1978 Diploma in Craft Design, ceramic sculpture, from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin
Employment:
1983 to date Ceramics lecturer at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin
1981 to date Own studio
Contact Details

YOUNG’S CROSS,
STACUMNY ROAD,
CELBRIDGE,
COUNTY KILDARE.

Tel: 01 627 4133

Mobile: 086 086 6769

Email: lryoung@eircom.net