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Interviews with Marc Kelly
Designer profileDesign Interview
4 May 2020 · Conflict Scultura
Conflict expresses containment, imprisonment, a form in stark contrast to the that which surrounds it. Equally as beautiful and boldly expressing itself through sharp line and texture. The true identity of the mediums are revealed through their born colours and forms.
I wanted to capture a moment in time - to speak of those communities and people who are singled out and rounded upon for their personal beliefs religious or otherwise. Growing up along the conflict zone which was the Irish border I wanted that conflict to be conveyed subtly through the stone, the design, the colours and textures.
I hope to exhibit this design throughout 2020-2021
I designed this sculpture as a personal reflection on my life - a journal diary entry!
I plan to sell this sculpture in time as a one off bespoke piece.
A love for these stone types and how they could convey my emotions best
No designer in particular but design in general
strong form, sharp lines, textures, colour, tones and technical ability
Conflict speaks of a past time in Irish history
Pencil on paper before transferring these onto the stones where the design was further developed.
Stone suppliers, stone polishers to perfect the base
Technology was very important in sculpting the piece with power tools before hand carving techniques were introduced to complete it.
The design was not influenced by any analytical research other than my desire to express my own thoughts through design in stone.
dealing with perfect forms on natural materials poses its own risks and problems when being sculpted by hand. Realising your concepts through design where it will capture the imagination of others is always the challenge but I was very happy it was achieved through the many techniques and forms in play.
I always felt this was a very strong piece of work, I was confident it had the chance to be recognised at the highest level.
I learned a lot about how many ways exist to express yourself with stone as the medium of choice once a great design has been realised.
Design Legend Interview
4 May 2020
I have been designing projects and sculpting various mediums from age 14. I completed a BTEC National Diploma In Art and Design in SRC, Northern Ireland before attending NCAD Dublin to study towards a degree in Sculpture. I worked within the creative industry in Ireland from there for 4 years before becoming a self employed artist.
Design is in everything I see, I am energised by great design and my passion each day is to create the very best creative work I can. I fell in love with design at a very young age, drawing and creating what was possible within the confines of my home. From that age I knew where my strengths and desire lay.
I choose design every day and still do with as much love and desire
I design sculptures generally, my work as I have matured verges more toward strong geometric forms and design. I work hard through reserch to choose mediums which truly reflect my design and sculptural techniques best
Work hard, study design through the ages and find what speaks to you best.
passion, it is evident through any great designers work. Good design is acknowledged but great design is never forgotten
Great design I feel speaks to you more than any other, the lines, tones, textures, quality, mediums, presentation all combine in true works of great art and design.
