miniVAN | Steel, Stone, and Wood

In the latest edition of the miniVAN, Production Editor Thomas Pool interviews crafters and sculptors Sam Gleeson, Tina O’Connell and Sonia Caldwell about their practice and careers, their unique use of materials, and their passion for bringing life to their creations!

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The miniVAN is the online magazine published by Visual Artists Ireland. With uniquely commissioned content, The miniVAN explores the visual arts with an accessible view of all aspects of careers and practice that make up our visual community.

[Image] Top Left: Tina O’Connell, Self Portrait Leg, Wood Carving; photograph by Tina O’Connell, courtesy the artist and LSAD Degree Show. Top Right: Sonia Caldwell, Crom Dubh, 28 x 24 x 50 cm, Kilkenny Limestone; photograph by Christian Haubold, courtesy of the artist. Bottom: Sam Gleeson, ebony chef’s set, 2023; image courtesy of the artist.