• Vessel

  Created for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 as part of O’Donnell + Tuomey’s installation in the Arsenale Corerie, Vessel was originally inspired by a study of Greek Chapels, of the seclusion and protection they offer. The gilt lining and golden light resonate a richness of material and colour within its hollowed out form, while its name is suggestive of embodiment, enshrinement and containment.

• FALLING DANSU

  Created through a dialogue with O’Donnell + Tuomey, Falling Dansu is a contemporary reinterpretation of the bureau desk that brings to mind the tradition of the cabinet of curiosities. Hanging on the wall as a mysterious architectural object, the front panel folds down to reveal a luxurious and highly personal inner world. Constructed from the highest- quality solid Ash plywood, it epitomises the finest of contemporary cabinet making.

• THE HISTORY CHAIR

  Created through a dialogue with Design Partners, The History Chair seeks to embody a sense of time and pre-history; the prior life of the material, of the designers, and the a priori idea of the chair itself. The essence of the History Chair, formed from solid ash, is about craftsmanship and humanity, authenticity and permanence.

2011

• dubh / dialogues in black

  American Irish Historical Society, 5th Avenue, New York

2010

• MATERIALpoetry

  American Irish Historical Society, 5th Avenue, New York

2006

• CREATE

  RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin

2005

• CREATE

  Fota House, Cork, Ireland

2004

• Extracts from CREATE

  National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny, Ireland

2003

• CREATE

  Fota House, Cork, Ireland