Dr Andrew Livingstone

Andrew graduated with a BA(Hons) in ceramics from Camberwell School of Art, London in 1989. He went on to gain a MA in Applied Arts from the University of Ulster where he has also recently completed PhD research. In his experience as an artist he has worked within various frameworks including studio practice, public artwork and also educational outreach. As an artist he was worked extensively for the Arts Council Northern Ireland and the An Chomhairle Ealaion /Arts Council Ireland ¿ this involved several projects that examined the interface between artists and education, an area that was developed further through work with the education boards. Andrew lectured previously at the University of Ulster and, as a visiting lecturer at NCAD, Dublin and, GMIT, Galway. Andrew has exhibited both nationally and internationally including work in recent shows at the Garth Clark Gallery, New York and, The Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC. His work explores the conceptual within ceramic practice and recent work has examined the interface with new media. As a researcher Andrew has recently given papers at the New craft ¿ Future Voices International Conference, at the University of Dundee and, at the International Ceramic Magazine Editors Conference in Fuping, China.

Research Interests

His research interests include the examination and expansion of contemporary locations in respect of the traditional positioning of ceramics - this is explored both through practice and the development of critical theory within the expanded ceramic arena. Andrew is particularly interested in the area of conceptual practice within ceramics and as a consequence the development of theory around this emerging arena. His ongoing research explores the integration of new media into ceramic practice and how this challenges and enhances both practice and theory.

Conference Papers:

New Craft - Future Voices International Conference Dundee 2007
ICMEA (International Ceramic Magazine Editors Association) China 2007
Parallels Sunderland 2007.

Exhibitions:

2007 Group show Garth Clark Gallery, New York
2007 Group show Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC
2007 Group show Ormeau Baths Gallery Belfast
2007 Group show Millennium Court Arts Centre Portadown
2007 Group show The Ark, Dublin
2007 Solo show The Switch Room Belfast
2007 Solo show PS2 Gallery Belfast
2007 Group Show National Museum Collins Barracks, Dublin
2007 Group show National Gallery Kilkenny
2006 Group show South Tipperary County Museum
2006 Solo show PS2 Gallery Belfast
2006 Group show Lisburn Arts Centre. Co Antrim
2006 Group Show 'The Dock Gallery' Carrick on Shannon
2006 Group show Limerick Art Galley (ICC)
2005 Group show Millennium Court Art Centre Portadown
2004 Chelsea Flower Show, (silver gilt medal) London
2003 Group show (invited artist) Waterfront Hall Belfast
2001 "Rev' Arts" Bezons/Paris France group show
2001 "Mens Art" Artlink Exchange Hull England group show.

External lecture series:

Millennium Court Arts Centre, N Ireland 2007
NCAD, Dublin 2007
GMIT, Galway 2006
The Ark, Dublin 2007
The Dock Ireland 2006.

Publications:

Paper presented in publication, New Craft ¿ Future Voices, ISBN 1 899837 55 8.
Article presented in publication "Beneath The Surface" ISBN1-902432-27-4.
Journal article, Perspective Vol 15/No. 5/Sept ¿ Oct 2006, pp. 80-82.

Professional membership:

ICC Irish Contemporary Ceramics