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limit[less] Full Exhibition Catalogue UCD Student Centre 11-15 April 2016 The artworks depicted in this document belong solely to their artists; UCD Draw Society claims no ownership over the artworks. Images contained within this document belong to UCD Draw Society.
A Nation's Pride Susan McGing Irish and Spanish, 3rd Year 21 Emer O'Hara English and History, 2nd Year This self-portrait inspired by the theme of limitless, taking an obvious note from the surrealist movement, is a physical manifestation of the ambiguity of the future. Acrylics on canvas.
As a nation we have shown our limitless courage, our strength in the face of struggle. Our country has known hardship, and in the face of adversity had rebelled against injustice. Ireland may be a small country, but it is our rebellious spirit and pride in our nationality that has shone through throughout. Many countries denote open nationalism as dangerous or xenophobic. However in Ireland we are not afraid to show openly our good-natured pride in our country. Although the 1916 proclamation promised limitless opportunity for all, the years that followed gave only limited “equality� and participation. In our celebration of 2016 we have taken back the spirit of the proclamation and move forward in a much more inclusive society aspiring to offer the limitless opportunities to all that the 1916 signatories had promised. Photographic print.
A transient visit Erina Fahy Psychology, 2nd Year
An Afternoon of Hornswoggling Eamon O'Keeffe Physics with Astrophysics, 2nd Year
Just as winter turns to spring, cherry blossoms reach full bloom. They last for a few days only to die gracefully and beautifully. But it becomes more precious and moving because of the realisation that nothing lasts. Acrylics on canvas.
"I was frustrated to find only myself in the water no answers no secrets just me wrapped in sky and fluffy clouds." Pen, watercolour pencils, watercolour markers.
Blood and Ivory Ryan Murphy English, 3rd Year
Boats in Cobh David Kelleghan PhD in Biosystems Engineering/Staff
Oil on canvas
Painting of an elephant in red, blue and white, supposed to suggest the brutal cost of the ivory trade and how there is a limit to how much killing elephant populations can withstand before they become extinct. Oil on canvas, painting knives.
By the Riverbank Julia Dolan Science, 1st Year
Borders Laur Ryan Graduate of MA in Art History/Staff Inks, pen, paper.
My local Boyounagh River meanders across the colourful landscape until it joins the Corrib River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The flow of a river is limitless yet the reflections and the surrounding trees seem stationary and at rest. Wool and yarn.
Comfort is the enemy of achievement Hannah Boylan General Science, 2nd Year
Colour outside the lines Anon. None. Oil on paper.
I’m a firm believer that stepping outside your comfort zone is the only way to grow as a person, but I’ll be the first to admit I’m pretty terrible at it. That’s why I made this piece, because even if you’re just a little kitten sometimes you need to take on the tigers in your life. Also I just really like drawing cats. Acrylic on canvas.
Elephants can't jump Hannah Boylan Science, 2nd Year
Duke Acell David Kelleghan PhD in Biosystems Engineering/Staff Limitless power through the generations. Acrylic on canvas.
It is a common misconception that elephants are the only mammals that can't jump. Other non-jumpers include: Hippopotamuses, Rhinoceroses, Giraffes, Platypuses, Koalas, Sloths and Bats. Acrylics on canvas.
Eunoria Laura Iorgulescu Nursing, 3rd Year
Faolรกn reading Cathy Wojnicki Art History, 2nd Year Mixed medium on watercolor paper. Acrylic on canvas.
Free All Angels Evan Clarke English with Film, 2nd Year
Fiach Laur Ryan Graduate of MA Art History/Staff Inks, pen, canvas.
Ink and marker on Bristol board.
Galadriel Aisling McGuire English and Italian, 2nd Year
Gichi Manidoo Giizis Tibrah Bazama MSc World Heritage Conservation, 1st Year
Part of a development process I am documenting in regards to the progress of my drawing of faces/people. Pencils.
The works I am submitting are two that fall under the same title and both are acrylic landscape paintings, with one on A3 canvas paper and the other on a smaller scale. It's an image of a moon shining onto underlying mountains through a somewhat misty sky hence the Native American title, which directly translates to "big spirit moon". It's made using three colours only: White, Cobalt Blue and Black. Acrylics.
Horizons are Limitless Ella O'Connell Science, 2nd Year
Icarus Sarah McKenna Dunne English with Drama, 2nd Year
This is a drawing of a woman’s head with a glimpse into her thoughts, the road stretching on for miles symbolising that her mind has no limits. Pencil, paper.
We all have our dreams, our desires, our demons. We are all damaged to the point of inspiration. We all love knowing the risk of loss. We all hope when our voices are silent. Beings of beauty and suffering, our abilities are limitless. Imagine being able to see the colours, the textures, the darkness, the anatomy of someone else's soul. If a soul had the ability to manifest its self, I believe it would do so as such. Inks, pen.
Kite Strings Heather Brennan English with Film, 1st Year
less limits are limitless Sabrina Wendt MA in Art History
What inspired my piece was the idea that a kite's freedom is only determined by the length of its string, and I wanted to take that on a partially literal and a partially imaginative way. What really brought the piece together for me was the image of a fish being reeled in on a line and I wanted to combine the two images, that of a kite and that of fishing into a singular vibrant and almost dream/like picture. Copic Markers, Watercolours, Pencil.
Paper, glue.
Limitless Love Alison Flynn Art History and English, 3rd Year
L.N. Pondering... Mike O. Kasongo Higher Diploma in Economics
I wish to dedicate this piece in memory of my mum Teresa McClure who passed away on 02/09/15. Watercolours.
It's a result of a long night of pondering... Pencils, Paper.
Macrocosm Koh Jieh Long Science, 1st Year
M-eye-eye-eye Louise Flanagan Genetics, 4th Year
To our understanding of the universe, it is gigantic and mysterious. Perhaps, for creatures from higher dimension, the study of our universe is like us studying an animal cell. Watercolours.
Dry mixed media.
Ní dhéanfaidh mé ómós di Gráinne Eibhlín Ní Mhuilneoir MA in Irish/Staff She and my grandfather had moved to Co. Laois from Corca Dhuibhne to teach, she in The Swan and he in Timahoe. She passed away out of the blue when my mother, the eldest of seven girls, was 12 years old. The youngest, my godmother, was still a baby. Her passing caused a seismic shift in the family, and aftershocks still rattle us from time to time. I don’t believe it’s possible to do justice to someone I’ve never met. Tháinig sí agus m’athair críonna ó Chorca Dhuibhne go Contae Laoise chun múinteoireacht a dhéanamh, bhí sise lonnaithe san Eala agus bhí sé féin i dTigh Mochua. Cailleadh go tobann í nuair a bhí mo mháthairse dhá bhliain déag d’aois. Bhí seachtar iníon sa chlann, agus ba leanbh í mo mháthair bháistí ag an am. Leis seo, táim ag iarradh íomhá a dhéanamh as roinnt smaointe a ritheann liom go minic – ach ní dóigh liom go néireoidh mé le hómós ceart a dhéanamh di go deo.
Reach Aoife Doyle Graduate Diploma in Irish/Staff As a child, you always hear that the possibilities are limitless, and until strict limitations are forced on you, it's not always clear just how true that is. Having a bedtime is not as limiting as having a Hickman line. Not being allowed go to somewhere by yourself is different to not being able to go anywhere where there are crowds. Barretstown, and charities like it, give children back the confidence to once again believe that there are no limits to what they can achieve, that the potential of each and every child is limitless.
Two poems printed on A4 paper. One poem in Irish, one in English. Watercolours.
RESOLVE Gráinne Eibhlín Ní Mhuilneoir MA in Irish/Staff
Self-portrait Annemarie Farren Psychology, 1st Year
Even the calmest sea Holds secrets in the deep. Don’t hold your breath for me. Video installation (A study of pixels).
This is a portrait of myself a couple of weeks post eye surgery. I have never drawn myself before, and this was one of the times that I had felt most vulnerable, so I decided to try to re-capture this. Oils and watercolours.
Triptych Louise Flanagan Genetics, 4th Year
The Next Crazy Venture Ellen Nugent Equine Science, 2nd Year "We lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.� ― Jack Kerouac
Watercolours.
A fine balance between growth and repression is needed for proper development. Without this process being regulated, development can be altered and give unexpected results. Here three panels portray growth in a flower and how this varies when growth has no boundaries and when it is inhibited. One represents growth of the flower without any restrictions. Another shows how the flower forms when growth is stunted, when the forces controlling repression of growth overpower those which encourage growth. The middle panel depicts the growth of the flower when the conflicting forces of growth and repression of growth are balanced. Limits are necessary, but at certain times, in certain ways and relative to the environment in which they are employed. Dry mixed media.
Untitled Navipak Tansawatdikul English with Drama, 1st Year
Tyto Laur Ryan Graduate of Art History/Staff Inks, pen, canvas.
The piece is a book cover (painting on the book) with the concept of Halloween day. It is about a witch making her potion but it is a colourful theme instead of dark theme as Halloween has always been seen. Making potion means mixing of many ingredients and many colours are compared as ingredients, so all the colours are mixing limitless. It is a colourful magical portion making.
What's your carrot? Louise Flanagan Genetics, 4th Year
Untitled Anon Medicine
The idiom of the carrot and the stick refers to having something that is just out of reach but which you strive towards nonetheless. This carrot can serve as a motivation even if you are aware it is unattainable. A person's motivation is individual and can force them to push their personal boundaries and test their strength of character. Some people may give up on their ambitions because they are aware that it is unachievable, others may continue to try. The act of trying can result in the production of many worthwhile things. The "carrot" can be a constant source of motivation. Is it worth trying to go after it? Dry mixed media.
Ordnance Survey Map, inks.
Acknowledgments UCD Draw Society would like to express our gratitude to those who have helped us throughout this year, without whom this exhibition would never have come together. This exhibition would not have been possible without the unending support of UCD Student Centre staff, UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy, and UCD Societies Council.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our members, whether or not they are included in this catalogue. It has been an absolute pleasure for each and every one of us to lead the classes and workshops during the year, and none of it would have happened without the support, enthusiasm and interest of the members.
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