Mike Byrne
Ceramicist and Printmaker
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Mike Byrne’s ceramic practice explores the edges of, and the connections between design, function, narrative and art. The use of a combination of fired clay and other materials, both found and worked, combined with a loose interpretation of the components of the jug form, is an attempt to erode the boundaries between these disciplines. The way in which we consider familiar objects and their various relationships with symbolism, ceramic history and material culture is also part of the exploration.
 
Each structured piece is slab built, with surface patina resulting from multiple layers of engobe or coloured slips. Numerous firings take place until the desired depth of surface colour and texture is reached. Other elements like the etched copper handles and spouts are attached after the final firing.
A Clear Signal 1. 45cm
Prudent Action. 44cm
Redrawing The Plan. 32cm
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A Given Opportunity 2018
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A Delicate Moment 2018
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Mixed Blessing 2018
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Beyond Breath 2018
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Beyond Gaze 2018
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Things like that 2018
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Things we know 2018
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Moving Target 2018
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No Mere Illusion 2018
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Nostalgia's Sake 2018
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On Best Behavior 2018
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Promise of Order 2018
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Mock protest - 2017
Like It Here - 2017
Respectful Calm
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Taking It In - 2017
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Taking It In - Detail 2017
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In The Moment - 2017
Nostalgia's Sake  - 2017
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Complex Principal 2017
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Wistful Expectations 2017
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Begin to Remember 2017
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In Good Faith 2017
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Unexpected Reveal
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Hidden Depth 2017 (for Blue Egg Gallery, Wexford)
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Easy Touch 2017
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For All Seasons 2017 (for Blue Egg Gallery, Wexford)
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Out of the Shadow 2017
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Time and Tide 2017
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A Minor Thing 2016
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Herbaceus 2016
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Umi 2016
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Calculus 2016
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Backward Glance 2016
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Calculus (detail) 2016
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Musubime (detail) 2016
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Bucinum 2016
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All you can carry 2016
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Last To Leave 2016
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Bloodline 2015
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Heaven Sent 2016
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Musubime 2016
Dichotomy 2015
Blue Pool 2015
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Crest 2015
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Undulate 2014
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Wolf in sheeps clothing - 2014
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Librate - 2014
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Spill - 2014
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Perforated Vessel 2014
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Allogamy 2014
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