Featured Artist
Kerrie Ahern
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'Based upon my identity and where I have come from, the piece looks at the study of how I was created. Layered with references to my parents relationship and ship building, plus the materials used, it is a 'self-portrait' of my life, my journey and my cultural dualism. It was shown at the University of Ulster Summer Show in 2007 and at New Designers 2007 in London.'
Kerrie Ahern is currently in Jingdezhen, China (for three months from January 2008) to exhibit and create a new body of work at the PWS Experimental factory. She has received an International Award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, which will fund this residency.
Artist's Biography:
Education
2003 - 2007: BA Fine and Applied Art (First Class Honours), University of Ulster, Belfast
2005 - 2006: Diploma in Industrial Studies (Pass with Commendation), University of Ulster, Belfast
2002 - 2003: Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design (Distinction), Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Carlisle
Group Exhibitions
July 2007: New Designers 2008, Business Design Centre, London, United Kingdom
June 2007: Ceramics Degree Show, University of Ulster, Belfast, United Kingdom
Apr 2006 - May 2006: Network 2005, Kunst Industri Museum, Stensalen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Apr 2006 - May 2006: 'Hohr-Grenzhausen brennt keramik', Trialog e.V, Höhr Grenzhausen, Germany
Dec 2005 - Feb 2006: Network 2005, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Centre, Skælskør, Denmark
June 2003: Foundation Studies Final Show, Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Solo Exhibitions
May 2006 - June 2006: Trialog Artist in Residence Exhibition, CeraTech Centre, Höhr Grenzhausen, Germany
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