Craig Clifford

Transformation -making common objects more than they are.

excessive decoration, colour and humour

embellishment and colour-decorative sculptures

renders object unusable

idealized kitsch imagery of knick knack objects

this way of work brings objects once used as a symbol of wealth down to the level of mass culture.

brings viewer into a world that seems somehow familiar  and strange at the same time.

i enjoy his use of colour, the colour is bold and in your face but it draws the viewers attention.
in my opinion its a reminder of alice in wonderland as it has the same style..its a narrative piece very playful and exotic and imaginative.

ying-yueh chaung

Of all the materials I have encountered, clay has proven to be the most forgiving
and accessible material, allowing me to explore ideas through the making of objects.

As a collector of things, it is the small elements that most
people overlook that inspire me most, the pieces that are thrown out or read as
undesirable.

the density of texture increases as the size
decreases, while colour enhances the structure making it more complete. It is how
individual elements, while independent, can also be used like building blocks to create
larger units of pattern

i like the way she displays her pieces ,how the flowers stick out from the wall . her pieces are very playful and sublime . i think saoirse or maeve might like her work.

rebbecca chappell

 instruments for carrying messages

intimate actions with the human body

meanings contained within

dependant on imbedded memories

familiarity

playful interactions

function of toys

multiple parts making subtle noises

a quiet machine that initiates movement

i like the idea of using instraments for carrying messages

the playfullness in her work is a reminder of a childs play.

shay church

Shay church
useful phrases:
" i believe in the natural cycle of earth"
" within these patterns of life and death is where i find truth"
"while cities grow,war rages and industry climbs, natures heart continues to pound."
" meaningful connection between the natural world and myself"
Explores spiritual, emotional and psychological concerns for humans experiences"
I think Dominic and amy may be interested in shay church with his use of whales and animals.
 i was interested in shay cause of his statement wording on nature that relates to my project
 i also though of roisin for his statement " connection between the natural world and myself "