Mary O'Malley
MA work
MA work
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False Threats, Stink Bugs, Mary O'Malley 2016
Black Stoneware
2 x 2 x 2cm | Photographer: Sylvain Deleu -
False Threats, Stagg Beetle, Mary O'Malley 2016
Black Stoneware, glass
5 x 6 x 4cm | Photographer: Sylvain Deleu -
False Threats, Death Scorpion, Mary O'Malley 2016
Black Stoneware
7 x 5 x 7cm | Photographer: Sylvain Deleu -
False Threats, Stagg Beetle, Mary O'Malley 2016
Black Stoneware, Glass
5 x 6 x 4cm | Photographer: Sylvain Deleu
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As a second generation Irish-German American, and foreign student in London, I am interested in issues of post-colonialism and globalisation. I've chosen to focus on natural relics related to these subjects such as tropical foliage and invasive bugs, both residual of the collection of natural curiosities during the victorian era. With this insidious imagery as a foundation, I've played with ideas of decoration, and challenged the relevance of my material by making objects that are extremely vulnerable and functionless.
The items are all made by hand, using traditional ceramic and glass techniques such as wheel throwing, hand modeling, and pate de verre. Materials used are terra cotta, black stoneware, and glass
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Humanities
Programme
MA Ceramics & Glass, 2016
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Contact
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+44 (0)7459 826281+1 (631) 553 4701
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I use natural imagery to explore themes of post-colonialism, globalisation, superfluous decoration, and the relevance of a skill based, material specific practice.