SHOWCASE 2011
Ireland’s talented designers and craftspeople will unveil their latest innovative products and will be hoping to sign new lucrative contracts at SHOWCASE 2011. The Creative Expo, which is organised by the Crafts Council of Ireland, is seen by industry experts as one of the most important trade events for Ireland’s craft sector and runs from Sunday, January 23rd to Wednesday, January 26th.
Several County & City Enterprise Boards will this year be supporting many first-time exhibitors at special County Enterprise Stands, allowing buyers to ‘spot the future’ in craft design, these will include Aisling Maher Designs and Clare Jordan Ceramics, supported by Limerick County Enterprise Board.
AN ARCHITECT’S EYE TO FASHION
Exhibitor Name: Aisling Maher Designs
Speciality: Headpieces and Fashion Accessories
Stand Numbe r: D103a
E-mail: aisling@aislingmaher.com
Web: www.aislingmaher.com
Tel: + 353 86 300 72 83 (mobile/cell)
Preview... Aisling Maher, a qualified architect from Castleconnell, designs and creates beautiful bespoke hats, headpieces and fashion accessories. Using freshwater pearls, crystals, silks and satins, Aisling creates handmade pieces inspired by the natural landscape of Ireland, from the flora of the Burren to the roaring waves of winter. Her pieces, which are worn by well known celebrities, such as Catherine Zeta Jones, possess an ethereal character which is timeless and elegant. Straight after Showcase, Aisling is taking part in London Fashion Week 2011.
FRAGILE BEAUTY OF A SING LE DROP
Exhibitor Name: Clare Jordan Ceramics
Speciality: Ceramics
Stand Numbe r: D103
E-mail: info@claresceramics.com
Web: www.claresceramics.com
Tel: + 353 87 4169 450 (mobile/cell)
Preview... From her studio in Herbertstown, Clare Jordan creates ‘Artwear by Clare’ porcelain jewellery and the original ‘Contrasts’ range of porcelain sculptures. Clare uses hand built porcelain in single and series sculptures, limited edition jewellery and bespoke commissions. As a Ceramic Artist, Clare explores concepts of life through the delicate strength of porcelain. A key inspiration is water, a fundamental life form. The fragile beauty of a single drop contrasts with the powerful strength of a crashing wave, as in the “Waterflow” piece. Each Clare Jordan piece tells a story.
In all, over 350 craftspeople will be taking part in Showcase, including fifty craftspeople supported by the Enterprise Boards on the balcony area. Buyers from seventeen countries are expected to attend and the event is promoted internationally by Enterprise Ireland.
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