Naomi Whan
Naomi Whan studied Fine and Applied Art, specialising in Textiles at the University of Ulster.
Naomi has sold work at exhibitions and participated on an artist residency in U.S.A. She is currently a resident on Craft NI’s making it programme at Island Arts Centre, Lisburn. Naomi is keen to build on her experiences to date and to continue developing her practice.
“My work speaks of an open-mindedness towards materials and making. This creative response, free expression and spontaneity is what fascinates me the most and drives me to create work. I also enjoy the limitations and restrictions of working from perhaps one or two materials since constraints can force my thinking to become more creative and original. I don’t apply any concepts that have symbolic meaning or value, instead my art is aesthetic. Composition and visual impact are my key concerns.”
Naomi’s works can be described as installation art-pieces that have a three-dimensional form. She works to both public and private commission.
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Professional Experience
Selected exhibitions:
2009 Designers and Makers, FE McWilliam Gallery, Banbridge
2009 Beyond Traditional Boundaries, University of Ulster, Belfast
2009 N.I Embroiders Guild Annual Exhibition, Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick
2008 Emerge and Infuse, Space CRAFT, Belfast
2008 RDS National Crafts Exhibition, Failte Ireland Horse Show, Dublin
2008 making it exhibition, Craft N.I, Belfast
2007 County Down Crafts 10th Annual Exhibition, Space CRAFT, Belfast
2007 Degree Show, University of Ulster, Belfast
2007 “New Designers”, Business Design Centre, London
2007 “Innovation”, The Nicholas Gallery, Lisburn Road, Belfast
2007 “Scratch: The soul of new and emerging art”, The Chq Building, Dublin
2005 “The Festival of Quilts“National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Solo Exhibitions:
2008 Colour Construction Gallery 1, Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Public Commissions
2009, 4 Squares, Wall Panel, New Downe Hospital, Maternity Department, Downpatrick
Private Commissions
2007, Wall panel, private client, Belfast
2007 Travel Award, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
2007 making it , Crafts NI
Contact Details
Island Arts Centre
Lisburn
BT27 4RL
