Kathryn Mary Crowley

Writer-Artist based in Ireland

Sea-loving artists (Ireland).

Kathryn Mary Crowley

A bird flies over the sea. Photo by Kathryn M Crowley Ireland.

FIRST FATHOM, WEXFORD.

First Fathom (Catch 21 Trá) was curated by Andi Mc Garry in Wexford, Ireland. The open call asked artists to reflect on their concerns about the sea and the coastal environment.

When my proposal was accepted, I created a boat on fabric.

Wexford Arts Office funded the initiative.

Video still shows my piece at First Fathom (2021).

I sewed by hand, using textiles that were destined for landfill. Embroidery and found objects added more texture and colour.

One year later, funding was secured for Catch 22 Trá. My work was selected for inclusion.

All video stills © Andi Mc Garry.

CATCH 22 TRÁ

Works from 14 artists were shown in South Wexford. The project featured sculpture, painting, textiles, photography, and collage in 22 beach galleries.

I used a pillowcase and old trousers to make my piece. A lot of embroidery was added, and again I sewed everything by hand.

MORE PHOTOS →

  • Textile art Kathryn M Crowley Kerry Ireland
  • Lips on a woman's face, embroidered by hand. Kathryn M Crowley upcycling environmental art Wexford Ireland.
  • A wall hanging with hand embroidered details shows a woman's face. I sewed it using recycled scraps of fabric.
  • Environmental art Andi Mc Garry sitting on a beach in Wexford
  • Installing beach art exhibition. Wind blowing plastic over a man. Wexford Ireland.
  • Climate change coastal theme art fabric hand sewing Kathryn M Crowley Wexford Ireland