STATEMENT
Central to my practice lies a native material inquiry conducted through artistic fieldwork, material testing, outdoor and indoor studio time. I experiment with atmospheric ceramic firings such as wood, raku and soda as part of the creative process, while embedding natural elements like rocks into my work to narrate a sense of time and place.
These slow, tactile processes result in ongoing material studies and expressive sculptures that explore the nature of clay through movement and texture, evolving as I discover new ways to interact with material and place. In my pursuit to capture the essence of the Irish landscape and reflect the dynamic forces that shape it, I invite audiences into contemplation of our connection with the natural world.
BIOGRAPHY
Siobhán Joyce (b. 1986) is a professional artist based on the border of rural west Waterford and east Cork, Ireland. She graduated from the Limerick School of Art & Design in 2008 and gained extensive experience working throughout Europe in creative roles. In early 2022, Siobhán returned to Ireland to pursue a professional art practice with the intention of reconnecting with and drawing inspiration from the rural landscapes she grew up in. Mostly self-taught, Siobhán has built a repertoire of traditional, experimental and land-based processes, gaining proficiency in handling materials and applying these abilities within a contemporary art sensibility.
During her time as a full-time studio member at the National Sculpture Factory in Cork, Siobhán produced a series of environmental sculptures entitled Between Rock that explore the transformative potential of materials embedded with cultural and ecological narratives. She also dedicates significant time to developing her ceramics practice under the mentorship of Marcus O’Mahony while contributing to atmospheric wood-firing events. Her ongoing material research projects reflect her commitment to exploring innovative sculpture practices and in expressing a sense of place through her art, while her social project Cré Wanderings engages others in wild ceramic making excursions around Ireland.
Siobhán is a recipient of the Agility Award, funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. Recent group exhibitions include "Clay/works" at Cowshed in Dublin and "Small Things Like These" at the LHQ Gallery, Cork. She continues to be an active member of several professional organisations including the National Sculpture Factory, Visual Artists Ireland, Artlinks and Ceramics Ireland.
Siobhán has worked as a freelance consultant for the European Crafts Alliance (2025-2026), and was selected for the Arts Council of Ireland peer panellist long-list in 2026.
AWARDS
- Agility Award 2023 - Arts Council of Ireland
MEMBERSHIPS
- Visual Artists Ireland (VAI)
- Ceramics Ireland
- National Sculpture Factory (NSF)
- ArtLinks