Ciarán Foley

Crawford College of Art and Design

Project Statement:

Present

Present looks at how we as humans leave our mark on the landscape. Our presence in the land is evident in our everyday lives, domestically, industrially, socially, agriculturally and historically. I am drawn by the overlooked or unseen elements in the land that the regular passer-by is untuned to. As a photographer my eyes are constantly looking at and are aware of the human impact and presence of our everyday lives. I like to visit landscapes in Ireland that speak to me on an emotional level. For me it’s a spiritual feeling and these landscapes are deeply rooted in our DNA and a major part of our identity.

– Ciarán Foley

Artist Bio:

I am currently based in Waterford. Photography has been a passion for me for at least twenty years now. Having worked in a factory setting for fifteen years I made the tough decision to pursue a career in photography. Commercial I have worked for various names such as RTE, TG4, Sky Arts and Golden Plec, where I have photographed people in the arts across many different mediums.

During this time I decided to take night classes in photography where I discovered how contemporary and fine art photographers tell stories and express themselves through their work. Having gained an appetite for the arts, I began a four year degree in photography at Crawford College of Art and Design.

Education has broadened my mind greatly and I now look forward to a career in the arts and also hoping to gain a place in Ulster University where I have applied for an MFA in photography which will commence in September.