Artist Statement
I design and make contemporary jewellery that can be both wearable and non wearable. The jewellery that I design has a strong sculptural element to it, the reason for this being is that I feel the form is key to the design. Within the pieces that I produce, I intend to develop my own themes and language of what form is.
As sculpture creates impact in the environment it’s placed, I want my jewellery to be visually striking. The scale of my designs, along with a unique combination of materials highlights the fundamental characteristics of my work.
The collections which I design and produce will focus on alternative aspects of art and design. Each piece contains energy and freedom, but also functions and can be worn everyday. To produce and develop a piece which has a balance of materials and concept is important for it to convey the vision clearly. Therefore a three dimensional sculptural image is produced to be effective as a visual image that is worn to create a statement.
Shows and Exhibitions
NCAD Graduate Exhibition 2007
Awards
Finalist for Tg4 Competition of New Craftsperson of the year 2007
Designed and produced a silver necklace for Newbridge Jewellery
Participated in Evian design competition, designed and produced a piece of Jewellery (Silver) with the essence of purity as my inspiration.
Qualifications
B Des Honours in Craft Design 2007
National College of Art and Design
FETAC Award Art Foundation 2003
Stillorgan College of Further Education, Dublin
A levels: Art: C, Design Technology : C
As Level: Business Studies: E, Textiles : B
St. Philomena’s, High School, Surrey, England 1999 - 2001
Skills Profile
Piercing, Filing, Soldering, Fabrication of geometric shapes, Etching, Photo etching, Raising, Sinking, Forging, Stone Setting, Wax Casting, Roller Embossing, Jewellery Resin, History of Art & Design, Film Studies, Gender Studies and Business Studies.
Employment Record
Petit – Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
June 2007
Shoe Studio - Brown Thomas, Dublin, Ireland
August – October 2006
Habitat – St Stephens Green, Dublin, Ireland
Summer work 2002 – 2004
Blue Water Ltd – Restaurant, Dublin Ireland
Summer work 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005
Contact Details
085 1706234
palsmacari@gmail.com
