The Dolphin Dream

This was quite an odd piece of a dream which tacked onto the end of another dream (which was about hiding out in a jewellery shop in some kind of apocalypse, but I can’t remember that one well enough). I was in an indoor pool, the water was tepid. I was sort of sitting or leaning heavily on a keyboard. A dolphin was in the water in front of me, it had it’s head in my lap. With my left hand I was reaching around tinkling a little tune on the keyboard. I have basic piano playing skills and I knew that what I was playing would not have sounded like it did, but in the dream it sounded lovely like a soft lullaby. The dolphin loved the tune, I was looking it in the eye as it was relaxing and it’s eye was slowly falling shut. Then I leaned in and kissed it on the cheek. That was the end of the dream.

• piano keyboard
• dolphin - blue/gray
• music/piano tune/lullaby
• mellow, relaxed, gentle
• tepid water
• indoors
• love & care
• kiss/lips
• eye contact
• overcast/lack of sunshine
• soft & cuddly
• comfortable
• nurturing/motherly

RE: Allpress Gallery Show 2014

RE:
Group jewellery show at Allpress Gallery.

Exhibitors:

Mandy Flood
Michelle Wilkinson
Tineke Jansen
Dot de Lautour
Lisa Higgins
The Noemi
Eileen Leahy 

Image: Anemone (necklace) sterling silver, freshwater pearls, polyurethane, found objects, by Eileen Leahy.

Masterworks Jewellery Box February 2013

In February I showed a selection of new jewellery in the Jewellery Box cabinet at Masterworks, Ponsonby Rd. Go to my facebook page to see more photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.416416931779281.100314.363132453774396&type=3

OBJECTive 2012

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted on here!

One quick update before I can start my 2013 blogging:
In October 2012 I won the second prize in the OBJECTive Art Awards. It was such a thrilling time for me and it was definately the confidence boost that I needed for myself regarding my jewellery career. The pieces I submitted were: Scuttle, Foam Bloom, and Crustacea.

Fingers Graduate Show

"As a recent graduate, Eileen has developed and produced a body of work which shows a sensibility and understanding of the materials concepts she is engaged with. We nominated Eileen for the graduate show, because she showed the determination and commitment needed for a sustained and informed practice as an emerging maker.

Thanks to Fingers for their support, an important and necessary contribution to the development of new graduates."

Shane Hartdegen, Head of Department, Jewellery


"The basis for this body of work has its foundations in my childhood. My intention is that the viewer can also attach their own memories to the jewellery, or use their imaginations to create their own personal attachment with each object.

My work focuses on interaction; interaction within the composition of the individual components of each piece, and also, the viewer's interpretation of the meaning or story behind each piece. My jewellery is tactile. It is meant to be touched and to be connected with in a way that is physical - through wearing and holding. I like to experiment with shapes, textures and the flat and three dimensional, creating juxtapositions with the materials i use. Repetition, solid and hollow forms, bright colours, and layering enhance the visual appeal. Textures and surfaces play a major role in my jewellery as touching and interacting with the work is so important. My intention is to make wearable objects which are visually intriguing and which also provide enjoyment for both the viewer and the wearer."

Eileen Leahy, 2012

Scuttle
(Necklace)
Silver, rubber, polyurethane, found objects.

Remnants
(Brooch)
Polyurethane, found objects, steel pin.