Alan’s work to date straddles the boundaries of contemporary craft, sculpture and architecture and has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. Graduating with a Masters in Architecture from University College Dublin in September 2015, Alan currently works from his studio in County Laois, imagining and creating one of a kind and speculative pieces for both public and private clients. Completed projects include; one of a kind furniture, public space design, and a collection of sculptural wood-turned vessels.
''We want to feel the weight of things we can hold in our hands, an emotional connection. In a world that moves at speed, handmade belongings and small ceremonies are important. Making tea, mending clothes, growing food– and a dozen other everyday sacraments besides that celebrate mindfulness and presence, connections with places and experiences, reminders perhaps of what is real. Alan Meredith has a feeling for what is real.'' Stephen Tierney, Architect.
Recent Awards include The Golden Fleece special award 2023 while Alan’s work was Exhibited at Collect - The Leading International Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design 2024 and at Salon, Park Avenue Armory, with Liz O'Brien Gallery. Alan's solo exhibition ''Quercu'' was shown at Lavit Gallery Cork in March 2024.
Education
B.Sc (Architectural Science) University College Dublin 2012
M.ARCH (Architecture) University College Dublin 2015 [including a semester at KTH (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan) Sweden 2014]
Selected Awards
2023: Golden Fleece - Special Award
2022: Wood Awards Ireland - Furniture Category, Highly Commended
2020: Wood Awards Ireland - Furniture Category Winner
2019: National Enterprise Awards - Laois Exporter of the Year 2019.
2018: Winner. Royal Dublin Society - Craft Awards Bursary.
2018: Architectural Association of Ireland, Special Mention for DLR Red Jetty.
2018: RIAI, Public Space Award for DLR Red Jetty.
2017: DCCOI - Future Maker of the year.
2017: Tresor-Discovery Award at TRESOR Contemporary Craft, Basil, Switzerland.
Recent Exhibitions
2024
Salon, Park Avenue Armory, NYC with Liz O'Brien Gallery.
‘’Collect’’ The leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, Somerset House, London.
2023
Salon, Park Avenue Armory, NYC with Liz O'Brien Gallery
2022
''Salon'', Park Avenue Armory, NYC with Galerie Artempo
‘’Collect’’ The leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, Somerset House, London.
2021
‘’After the Fall’’, Blue Egg Gallery, Wexford.
“Conjuring Form’’, Doneraile Court, Cork.
‘’Made in Ireland’’ , National Craft and Design Gallery, Kilkenny.
2010-2022 Full List of Exhibitions
Collections
IPUT Real Estate Dublin
Cill Rialaig Arts Centre, Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry
Newpark Comprehensive School, Blackrock.
Kilkenny College, Kilkenny.
University College Dublin, School of Architecture, Richview, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Holy Family School Portlaoise
The Daniel Collection UK
Galway City Museum
DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) - The International Contemporary Collection of Irish Design & Craft.
Various private collections in the Ireland, UK and USA
Professional Affiliation
Board Director - Design and Craft Council of Ireland.
Royal Dublin Society - Craft Awards Judge 2023.
Registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Further Education).