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Happy New Year….. fingers crossed for a happy, healthy 2016…

Katie xx

 

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas….

Katie xx

 

Ai Weiwei and Tim Marlow in conversation:

In this video, recorded at his studio in Beijing, Ai Weiwei talks to the RA’s Artistic Director Tim Marlow about his artistic influences and the role of politics in his work.

When I heard about Ai Weiwei’s exhibtion at the Royal Academy of Arts London I knew I couldn’t miss it.

I decided to go on a day trip to London by myself. Luckily I booked a cheap flight during Ryanair’s sale, going early in the morning and flying back again in the evening. It worked out perfectly.

I have been a fan of Ai Weiwei’s for a long time now, both in his activism and art. When I first discovered Ai Weiwei I remember having to read everything I could find about him, I watched all his movies; what an interesting character. During a trip to Beijing last September I got to see his work for the first time in person.

 

 

What a fantastic exhibition, I enjoyed it immensely, and already look forward to my next Ai Weiwei exhibition.

For more on Ai Weiwei click here.

During my visit to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art I got to see David Altmejd’s The Flux and the Puddle.

It was great to see in person. The longer you look at The Flux and the Puddle the more you see, it comes to life before your eyes.

 The Flux and the Puddle, 2014

Plexiglas, quartz, polystyrene, expandable foam, epoxy clay, epoxy gel, resin, synthetic hair, clothing, leather shoes, thread, mirror, plaster, acrylic paint, latex paint, metal wire, glass eyes, sequin, ceramic, synthetic flowers, synthetic branches, glue, gold, feathers, steel, coconuts, aqua resin, burlap, lighting system including fluorescent lights, Sharpie ink, wood, coffee grounds, polyurethane foam

129 H x 252 W x 281 D inches

For more information on Altmejd click here.

While at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen I got to see Yayoi Kusama In Infinity exhibition. It was a thought provoking exhibition to say the least, Kusama’s installations are a delightful immersive experience.

 

 

 

It was great getting to see Yayoi Kusama’s work in     person after being a fan for many years now, very lucky!

For more information on Yayoi Kusama visit her website here.

For more information on the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art click here.

I visited the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen this weekend.

 

Wow…. What an amazing museum, it definitely is one of my new favourites! Not only does it have a diverse range of modern art but the building itself is gorgeous, and set so beautifully in the Danish countryside on the outskirts of Copenhagen. It was designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert in the 1950’s. For more information on the history of the building click here.

 

Big thumbs up to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen. I really recommend a visit. For more information on the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art click here.

Graduation day celebrations!

I graduated today with a Bachelor of Arts (first class hons) in Design in Textiles from the Centre for Creative Arts and Media (GMIT). The graduation took place at the Radisson Blu hotel, Galway.

I spent four years at the Centre for the Creative Arts and Media (GMIT), first for my degree in Art and Design, and then to specialise in Design in Textiles. I really enjoyed my time there. And now I’m finished! Very strange, but I’m so excited for now and the next stage for me.

Congratulations to all the graduates xx

 

I had a fantastic time exhibiting my work at the Knitting and Stitching Show 2015. It was a super busy few days where I got to meet so many lovely people. I was representing my college, the Centre for Creative Arts and Media GMIT, in the Graduate Showcase exhibition.

Here’s a little sneak peek of my degree show work at the show……

 

 

For another look at my degree show work click here.

Half way through the Knitting and Stitching Show at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, and so far it has been a great experience. I’m exhibiting my degree show work as part of the Graduate Showcase. I have met so many lovely people.

 

I’m looking forward to the next few days here at the show. If you are in the area I recommend a visit.