Pauline Kiernan
Raise me up, 2021
Screen print, free machine embroidery, 90cm x 70cm
This piece explores the significance of the individuals in our lives who may not be related by blood but still play the role of family. It delves into how these chosen individuals can profoundly influence our growth and development, especially when our biological family may not provide the necessary support. It emphasizes the idea that these individuals have the power to shape us into the person we are destined to become, despite any familial constraints.
Pauline Kiernan
Pattern of Inheritance I, 2019
Screen print, free machine embroidery, Digital Image 90cm x 70cm
This piece is a retelling of the story of how my grandmother secured her home. Her mother in law owned a few homes for rent and a house had just become vacant. The problem was she had two sons who were recently married and needed a home so she devised a plan and decided that the first person to have a piece of furniture inside the house could claim the property as their own. My Grandmother raced down the road with a kitchen chair to claim the home for herself, husband and their future family.
Pauline Kiernan
The Tide Turns, 2024
Screen print, free machine embroidery, 63cm x 45cm
Textiles have the ability to preserve moments in time, capturing memories within their fibers. In exploring the connections between textiles and memory, I use techniques such as silk screen printing, and free machine embroidery, and photographs, in my work. These layered compositions serve as visual time capsules, offering glimpses into the past and inviting viewers to reflect on their own memories and experiences.
Pauline Kiernan
Sweet Memories ”Walking with Dad, 2024
Screen print, free machine embroidery, 55cm x 40cm
Textiles have the ability to preserve moments in time, capturing memories within their fibers. In exploring the connections between textiles and memory, I use techniques such as silk screen printing, and free machine embroidery, and photographs, in my work. These layered compositions serve as visual time capsules, offering glimpses into the past and inviting viewers to reflect on their own memories and experiences.
