Ceramic Design

Magda Biedka

DERMA

We are living in a time where visual self-perception is very important. More specifically, there is a prominent contemporary fixation with achieving flawless, blemish-free, perfect skin. My work explores the stigma of imperfection.

So-called ‘repulsive’ skin conditions and unique skin marks which we collectively try to erase underpin and inform my work. Natural biological growths such as skin tags, warts, and moles offer irregular, repetitive patterns, structures, contrasts of colour and surface creating visually beautiful three-dimensional forms.

When viewed from a purely aesthetic perspective and without the bias of disgust, these qualities can be used to explore notions of acceptability. If they could somehow be removed from their direct association with the body, could perceptions be changed? Rather than pursue the blandness of ‘perfection’, the rich collection of visual imperfections that humans display invite me to explore, emphasise, and celebrate the natural beauty of skin.

magdabiedka@hotmail.com

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Welcome

We formally welcome you to ‘be.cause_’, the Limerick School of Art & Design Graduate Show of 2017 featuring the work of final year LSAD Graduates from Painting, Printmaking & Contemporary Practice, Sculpture & Combined Media, Ceramic Design, Creative Multimedia, Fashion Design, Fashion, Knitwear & Textiles, and Visual Communications.

This show is the culmination of the last four years of discipline introduction, skill-building, research and experimentation which has finally led the graduates here; synthesising all they’ve learned and absorbed during their time in LSAD. 2017 has been a historic year, peppered with student shows, both on and off-campus. This year is the first graduating year of the Fashion Knit & Textiles cohort, culminating in a memorable show that featured a wonderful collaboration between students on the programme and students on the Creative Multimedia programme in LSAD Clonmel.

This type of collaboration is one of the most important things graduates will take with them. It’s not only important within the context of an art college, but remains a crucial part of the wider world context of art and design. Increasingly, the creative professions need graduates as flexible, adaptable individuals, capable of working across a variety of media and disciplines. For the last four years they’ve all been working together, and we hope that they continue to stay in touch, and continue to build interdisciplinary links as they advance into their careers.