Roisin's CV

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2003-2005 Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, Diplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach
• 1996-1997 Limerick College of Art and Design, Clare St, Limerick. Higher Diploma for Art & Design Teachers.
• 1988-1989 International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, England. Certificate in Glass Technology
• 1985-1988 National College of Art and Design, 100 Thomas St, Dublin, Diploma in Glass Design
• 1980-1985 Meán Scoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, Co. Phort Lairge.

EXHIBITIONS

• 2013 'Solas sa Chaisleán' art installation at Caisleán Mhic Cárthaigh, over 150 lights adorned the ancient ruin.
• 2013 'The Gathering 2013', An exhibition of work by Kerry artists, Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Ghaeltacht, Killarney, Co Kerry. This Exhibition was also held at the Copperhouse Gallery, Dublin.
• 2012 'Loinnir' Installation on Ballinskelligs Beach, Candle lit procession to the sea, as part of the Cill Rialaig Artfest 21st Celebrations.
• 2012 'Luisne/Glow' solo exhibition in Life Guard Cabin on Ballinskelligs Beach, as part of the ArtTrail, Cill Rialaig Artfest 21st Celebrations, Sept 2012
• 2011 'Crithlionnar', Project with Úibh Ráthigh community, Clay pots were created by the public and set off with candles in them at the river in Ballinskelligs beach in October.
• 2011 'Fothint 'Exhibition of stained glass light boxes in the Shelin Restaurant as part of the Charlie Chaplin film festival Art Trail. Waterville, Co.Kerry.
• 2011 'Luisne' solo exhibition of stained glass light boxes,The Dillon Gallery, Green St., An Daingean Co, Kerry
• 2011 Paitriúin, Group exhibition of i2i artists group on the theme patterns,The Marina, An Daingean. Co. Kerry.
• 2008 Waterford to Waterfront, group exhibition by Waterford artists, The Sail Loft, Milford Haven, Wales.
• 2008 Passengers, a group exhibition of artworks on the theme of journey, Waterford Regional Hospital.
• 2002 Cois Farraige, group exhibition, Joan Clancy Art Gallery, Ring, Co. Waterford.
• 2001 Casadh na Taoide, group exhibition, Mullingar Arts Centre. Co.Westmeath,
• 2001 Atlantic, group exhibition, Clifden Arts Week, Atlantic Hotel, Clifden, Co Galway.
• 2000 Lán Mara, Group Show, Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
• 1998 Festival Interceltique de Lorient, group exhibition, Lorient, France.

COMMISSIONS, COLLECTIONS & RESIDENCIES

• 2010-2011 Artist in Residency bursary award, under ComhChoisthe Ghaeltacht Úibh Ráthigh, awarded by Ealaín na Gaeltachta and The Arts council of Ireland. During this residency I worked with the local community on the Art Installation Crithlionnar, and was also resident in the four local National schools.
• 2006 Léimt an Bhradáin II, crystal glass and metal fish sculpture for waterfall, Mean Scoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, Co. Waterford, permanent sculpture, for Duan Déiseach art project. The crystal fish were formed and carved by glassmakers in Waterford Crystal.
• 2004 Léimt an Bhradáin, stained glass light panel on stairway, Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Commisioned by Waterford County Council.
• 2001 Cneasú (A Healing Tide), stained glass circular window made by layering sheets of acid etched, stained and cast glass. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
• 2000 Childhood Memories, While working as Stained Glass tutor in V.T.O.S. for Co. Waterford V.E.C. my N.C.V.A. Level 2 my s2tudents completed a large stained glass panel (2000mm X1000mm) for the children’s section in Dungarvan Public Library. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

COURSES AND EXPERIENCE

• 2013 3 day glass-painting course tutored by Cappy Thompson (USA), National Sculpture Factory, Cork.
• 2009 Week long Refractory Mould making course tutored by Keith Seybert (USA), Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manor Hamilton, Co. Leitrim.
• 2009 Glass Casting course tutored by Keith Seybert (USA) Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manor Hamilton, Co. Leitrim.
• 2008 Interviewed on Imeall arts programme on TG4,
• 2008 Furnace building and glass blowing course with Galal El Gendi (Egypt), International Festival of Glass, Ruskin Glass Center, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
• 2006 Interviewed in ‘An Tuath Nua,‘ on TG4
• 2004 Interviewed on Idir Magadh ‘s Darire, TG4
• 2000 Interviewed on Nationwide on RTÉ following Lán Mara art exhibition in Old Market house Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
• 1994 Worked as a glass blower for glass maker Charlie Meaker, in Snogbaek Glashutte, Bornholm, Denmark.
• 1990 Worked as Designer and Engraver in Tipperary Crystal, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2012 Oct/Nov Mosaics le Cheile, glass mosaics as gaeilge with parents and children at St. Josephs N.S. Cathersiveen, Co. Kerry.
• 2011-2010 Artist in Residency, under ComhChoisthe Ghaeltacht Úibh Ráthigh and Ealaín na Gaeltachta, in four National Schools in South Kerry. Projects included ceramics, painting, and glass mosaic to primary school children of all ages.
• 2008-1998 Taught Art to all levels in all Irish Secondary School, Meanscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, Co Waterford.
• 2003-1997 Worked as Stained Glass tutor in V.T.O.S., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. teaching N.C.V.A. Level 2, to Adults.
• 1999-1997 Youth Reach, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Taught Art to early school leavers.
• 1996 March St Vincents, Lisnagry. Co. Limerick, Teaching Art to Children with mental disabilities as work experience while attending ADT in Limerick College of Art and Design.