Join Karen as she talks to Irish artist and researcher Aoife Cawley at her Edinburgh based studio. We talk about Aoife's influences, research into Irish identity, being resilient in the face of rejection and Terry Wogan even gets a mention. This is part one of a two part episode because we had so much fun chatting. The second part will be out later this week.
Aoife Cawley is a printmaker and textiles artist from county Kildare, now working between Ireland and Scotland. Graduating in 2024 with First Class Honours in Contemporary Art Practice from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, her work explores folklore, mythology, history, and early Christian saints, blending traditional medieval art forms with contemporary techniques.
Her vibrant, multi-layered screen prints and embroidered textiles have been exhibited widely in Ireland and the UK, and she has been featured in media outlets such as The Irish Times, RTÉ, and Tourism Ireland. In 2024, she was artist in residence at Creative Spark, Dundalk, and the Hugo Burge Foundation, in the Scottish Borders.
Aoife was awarded the RSA John Kinross Scholarship in 2024, and her work is held in collections such as the University of Dundee Museum.
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