ECLISPE OF THE SUN AND THE MOON BY MERCE CANADELL - SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2025
ECLISPE OF THE SUN AND THE MOON BY MERCE CANADELL [SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2025]
This is made from glass and I could not work out how to capture the detail but I will try again to see in the Leica Q3 or the Fuji GFX100RF can produce better results.
Mercè Canadell: A Catalan Sculptor's Journey in Ireland
Mercè Canadell is a distinguished Barcelona-born, Dublin-based sculptor whose work is characterised by its exploration of figurative and abstract forms across a diverse range of materials. Her career is marked by a deep engagement with the natural world, the human condition, and a continuous evolution of technique and artistic expression. Having established a significant presence in the Irish art scene, Canadell's work demonstrates a unique blend of her Catalan heritage and her experiences in Ireland.
Early Career and Artistic Foundations
Canadell's artistic journey began in her native Barcelona, where she undertook formal training in Ceramics and Sculpture at the prestigious Massana School of Art & Design from 1990 to 1993. This foundational education provided her with a strong technical grounding and a deep appreciation for a variety of materials and techniques. Her early career in Spain saw her developing her skills in mould making, sculptural ceramics, carved wood, and painted textiles. A significant aspect of her artistic development during this period was her work with metal and bronze casting, skills she honed in both Barcelona and later in Dublin.
Relocation to Ireland and Evolving Practice
In 2002, Canadell relocated to Ireland, a move that would profoundly influence her artistic practice. While she continued to work with the materials she had mastered in Spain, her new environment provided fresh inspiration. A pivotal moment in her artistic development came with her encounter with the work of Irish painter Jack B. Yeats. His expressive depictions of horses captivated her, leading to the horse becoming a central and recurring theme in her own sculpture. This motif allows her to explore cultural representations of the animal across various traditions, from Spanish and Irish to Greek and Arab.
This is made from glass and I could not work out how to capture the detail but I will try again to see in the Leica Q3 or the Fuji GFX100RF can produce better results.
Mercè Canadell: A Catalan Sculptor's Journey in Ireland
Mercè Canadell is a distinguished Barcelona-born, Dublin-based sculptor whose work is characterised by its exploration of figurative and abstract forms across a diverse range of materials. Her career is marked by a deep engagement with the natural world, the human condition, and a continuous evolution of technique and artistic expression. Having established a significant presence in the Irish art scene, Canadell's work demonstrates a unique blend of her Catalan heritage and her experiences in Ireland.
Early Career and Artistic Foundations
Canadell's artistic journey began in her native Barcelona, where she undertook formal training in Ceramics and Sculpture at the prestigious Massana School of Art & Design from 1990 to 1993. This foundational education provided her with a strong technical grounding and a deep appreciation for a variety of materials and techniques. Her early career in Spain saw her developing her skills in mould making, sculptural ceramics, carved wood, and painted textiles. A significant aspect of her artistic development during this period was her work with metal and bronze casting, skills she honed in both Barcelona and later in Dublin.
Relocation to Ireland and Evolving Practice
In 2002, Canadell relocated to Ireland, a move that would profoundly influence her artistic practice. While she continued to work with the materials she had mastered in Spain, her new environment provided fresh inspiration. A pivotal moment in her artistic development came with her encounter with the work of Irish painter Jack B. Yeats. His expressive depictions of horses captivated her, leading to the horse becoming a central and recurring theme in her own sculpture. This motif allows her to explore cultural representations of the animal across various traditions, from Spanish and Irish to Greek and Arab.