The first week back from the mid-semester break has seen the first year classes (Indigo I and Crimson I) configure and present their very first mini-exhibition, under the expertise and guidance of the esteemed first year lecturers, Diane Appleby and Majella Beck.
Proudly arranged atop each of the white plinths in the critique space, are a plethora of intriguing and captivating eggcup designs ranging from the ornate and elaborately constructed to the minimalist and modern. The students first design brief challenged them to created an object that would function as a vessel for an egg, while representing and realising a concept they had chosen to develop, both technically and aesthetically. The technical aspects of the design were limited to using certain cold-connections only, meaning that no solder, synthetic adhesive, or even rivets have been used in the construction of these superb vessels.
Proudly arranged atop each of the white plinths in the critique space, are a plethora of intriguing and captivating eggcup designs ranging from the ornate and elaborately constructed to the minimalist and modern. The students first design brief challenged them to created an object that would function as a vessel for an egg, while representing and realising a concept they had chosen to develop, both technically and aesthetically. The technical aspects of the design were limited to using certain cold-connections only, meaning that no solder, synthetic adhesive, or even rivets have been used in the construction of these superb vessels.
Indigo I & Crimson I, setting up their eggcup exhibition
It seems that each year, the results of this brief manage to outdo the previous year’s efforts by continually producing work of an outstanding quality and finish, particularly considering that many of the designers have had no prior training or experience in metal working or jewellery design - I’m constantly amazed at what can be achieved in such a short amount of time, under the generous expertise of our wonderfully skilled lecturers and the gracious support of the technical staff! Should you wish to peruse a collection of the most interesting, mesmerising, and clever eggcups you’re likely to see (for at least this year!), head on up to the second level of D Block to the critique space directly outside the Jewellery & Object Design workshop.
Eggcups by Samantha Holleley, top, and Dat Van (bottom)
Meanwhile, as the first year classes bask in the satisfaction of completing their very first brief for the year, Indigo II and Crimson II (the two unusually good-looking second year classes) are ensuring that every second of time in the workshop is devoted to completing our first project for the year - a creative exploration of cutlery, its cultural significance, and uses throughout human history. With the brilliantly talented duo of Seung Ki Hong and Catherine Harrington to guide us, I’m sure that we will manage to compile an impressive mini-exhibition of our own next week when these pieces are to be revealed. And then we’ll embark straight onto our next brief! No rest for the wicked, they say...
On another topic altogether, rumours abound regarding the end of year exhibition, which is being organised by Sienna - the mysterious third year class. So far details are top secret, leaving me to ponder what those diabolically genius third years could have in store for us? What is the mysterious title of the exhibition to be? Where and when will the exhibition take place? Who will this year’s guest of honour be? Hopefully some light can be shed on these questions and more in the coming weeks. Until then, thanks for reading! Have I mentioned how great your hair is looking lately?...
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