Ciaran Barras

I like to explore the ideas of the unconscious thought process that we encounter on a daily basis. Miniscule actions and gestures that pass us by; we perform them but hardly ever notice them. Breathing on a window pane and talking with others are examples of the actions and gesture that influence my practice. Little habits, which we do on a daily basis, that we no longer notice ourselves doing.

I explore these actions and gestures through the media of sculpture and installation, combining materials that I found or acquired. I like to use domestic, recognisable materials as I believe that it provokes a relationship between the object and the viewer; however I like to also play on this recognition. I like to take the materials and objects out of their destined purpose and context give new life, a new meaning, and to provide a new thinking platform for the object. I like to provide an uncanny atmosphere for the viewer.

Higher National Diploma in Fine Art, North West Regional College, 2007-2009

B.A Hon Fine and Applied Art, University of Ulster, 2009 - 2011


Email : ciaran24@hotmail.com

June 2009, North West Regional College, Derry. End of Year Show, two installations and two films.

December 2009, University of Ulster, Belfast. Space Not Available, one installation.

June 2010, Catalyst Arts, Belfast. Second Year Exhibition, one installation.

June 2011, University of Ulster, Belfast. Degree Show, six sculptures.

Sept 2012, Foyleside Shopping Centre, Derry. Local Artists Exhibition, eight drawings.

December 2012, Eden Place Arts, Derry. 'Lost in Space Exhibition'. Two sculptures, 'Just To Remind Yourself You're Still There', and 'Dead Cells'.

May 2013, The London Street Gallery, Derry. 'Emerge+ See Exhibition'. One sculpture, 'Then I See A Darkness'.

October 2013, The London Street Gallery, Derry. 'No Jury, No Prize Exhibition'. One Sculpture, 'One For Every Year I've Lost'.