Aisling Roche a graduate of CMU, 1990 MA Ceramics, has exhibited widely including the Grilse Gallery, Killorglan, RHA, Dublin, Vanguard Gallery, Cork and Uillinn. Aisling has completed numerous commissions including; Emerge (2000) for South West Fisheries and The Faminie Wave (1999), St Louis HS, Dublin. Aisling’s work is held in many public collections including St Vincent Hospital, Dublin, Wigan and Leigh borough council, Manchester, Radionics Dublin and Pfizers Cork.
Aisling has received corporate client awards and public awards and her work has been supported by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, The National Sculpture Factory and Uillinn.

‘The ocean has been part of my life from a childhood immersed in the water and love of the sea. As a regular sea swimmer I use a snorkel, and bring a camera exploring a distinct visual perspective. My current focus on marine ecology is motivated by the urgent need to address our impact on the oceans. Through my work I explore the fragile beauty of marine ecosystems.

My porcelain sculptures of marine life are glimpses of the intricate details and textures of sponges, sea squirts, algaes, urchins, anenomes, their habitats and the other sea life I encounter as I swim. Through these works, I hope to inspire greater awareness and empathy for the complexity of life that exists beneath the surface of the ocean, and to encourage viewers to take action to protect it. By combining my visual practice with my passion for the ocean, I hope to create a space for both contemplation and action, where visitors can be moved to see the beauty of marine life and motivated to take action to protect it.’ Aisling Roche