Shut Up I’m Networking

It’s our season finale! And what better way to close this season than a chat with Des MacMahon. Des is a jack of all trades but on todays episode he spoke about his roles as teacher and printmaker, how those roles have changed and developed over the years and what he’s up to now. Des has been a huge influence on us both as artists and people and it was so lovely to spend some time talking with him. Des’ Instagram: @desmacprints

On this weeks episode, we talk to Samar Nezamabad! An artist and painting graduate. Samar spoke to us about her degree show ‘Building the Time Machine’, the kind of art she finds interesting and inspiring, and her opinions on painting as a discipline and where she sees it going. We had such a thought provoking conversation and we really hope you enjoy it! Samar’s Instagram: @samarnez

On this weeks Episode, we’re chatting with Pamela Dunne. Pam is a printmaker and technician in LSAD. She spoke to us about her experience in college, her path to becoming a technician and her own artwork and processes. We discussed how she juggles all of these roles and when and where she finds the time to make work. Pam’s solo exhibition ‘The Night Climate’ is opening in the Bourn Vincent Gallery on March 14th!

On todays episode, we are talking with Dylan Ryan. Dylan is a curator and artist based in Limerick. We chatted with them about their own artistic practice, that began in college, aswell as their active involvement in the arts in Limerick and how that has developed over the years. There was so much to discuss with Dylan and we hope you enjoy! Dylan’s Instagram: @dylanryanvisuals

In this week's episode, we're chatting to Eoin McCormack! Eoin is a painter and painting lecturer in LSAD. We talked to him about how he came to study painting, making work after college, his methods to making and our differing approaches as artists and as printmakers. Eoin’s instagram: @eoinmccormack_artist

On today’s episode, we are chatting to AJ Shipley! AJ is a final year student studying ceramics. We spoke with them about growing up in the US and what brought them to Ireland and also how they found themselves studying ceramics. We also discussed their current work in preparation for their degree show in June. AJ’s Instagram: @aj_studio_ceramics

Today we are chatting to Faye Clague! Faye is a final year fashion student in LSAD. We talked to her about her beginnings as a dancer and experience studying abroad, her transition from dance to fashion and how she finds inspiration in so many places!

Today's guest is Shania Sampson! Shania is a third year print student and Lucy's studio neighbour since 2nd year. She talks to us about finding her distinctive style, her very artistic childhood, and how she separates her work at home and in college. We also discuss her current work and how she sees it evolving. We hope you enjoy! Shania's Instagram: @picklep0x

We have a bonus episode for you all today! We give you guys a fun update on how the podcast is going so far and our plans for the future. Along with a chat about our own lives and work. Including some insight into Lucy's current studio practice, Kate's upcoming adventures, and a ramble on one of our favourite films.

On today's episode, we're chatting with the lovely Fiona Quill! Fiona is both a printmaker and printmaking tutor in LSAD. Fiona is currently pursuing a PhD by research in student centered assessment in art and design third level education . She introduced us both to printmaking and watched us fall in love with it. Fiona told us all about how she came to love art and printmaking and reflects on how the practice and the people have changed over the years. We hope you enjoy ❤️ Fiona’s Instagram: @fionaquillprints

In this weeks episode, we chat to our lovely friend Caoilfhinn Geary! Caoilfhinn is a recent graduate from Print Contemporary Practice in LSAD. We chatted about her interdisciplinary approach to making and the journey to her degree show ‘Between a rock and a soft place’, both in the making of the work, the hanging of the exhibition and the choices she made leading up the the show. We hope you love the episode ❤️ Caoilfhinn’s Instagram: @caoilfhinnart

Today we have our first guest on the podcast: Our lovely friend Marie O Donoghue! Marie is a third year graphic design student in LSAD. We spoke a lot about bridging the gap between fine art and graphic design, how Marie exists between both worlds and how that shapes her identity, both as an artist and a designer. We hope you enjoy! ❤️ Marie’s instagram: @deftdrawings

Welcome to our first episode! Just a little introduction to ourselves and our own work! Enjoy ❤️

We are Lucy and Kate and this is the Shut Up I’m Networking podcast! where we will be chatting to artists about their work, their life and their artistic journey so far. From their humble beginnings to their rise to stardom. We cover it all!