| 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 |