Collection

Irish creativity in craft and design is flourishing says Carol O’Callaghan and is in high demand internationally

OPEN those recession dulled eyes and see the glittering success stories going unnoticed under the dark cloud of economic gloom. Irish-bred creativity in craft and design is flourishing and in high demand from international collectors and museum curators.

On Thursday next, London’s Saatchi Gallery will launch its annual event Collect, an invitation-only showcase of international crafted design. Amongst the invitees is our National Craft Gallery which will exhibit the work of eight designer makers working in metalcraft, ceramics and glass.