Barbara Jennings

Born in Dublin in 1960, Barbara Jennings graduated in Textile Design from Galway RTC in 1982, before winning a Council of Europe Scholarship to Norway studying Textiles and Costumes in the State School of Art & Design, Oslo.

During the time in Oslo, Barbara started experimenting in paper making and from this her art evolved.

Making her own paper from material such as bark, cotton, waste paper and other materials found in woodlands. She boils the recipes for hours in order to break down the fibre, sieves and presses the paper. When she is satisfied with the structure of the paper it is allowed to dry naturally. The drying process can take days. Her paper is now ready for use. Barbara then paints the paper with Indian ink and sometimes embroiders the pieces.

These unique fibre-art paints have been exhibited in Galway, Oslo, France and Dublin.

Exhibitions:

2006	Clifden Art Gallery, Galway
2006	Town Hall Theatre Gallery, Galway
2005	Bridgets Resource Centre
2005	Picture House, Tippperary
2005	Fitzgerald's, Dublin
2005	Crow Gallery, Dublin
1999	Auriga, Dublin.
1998-1999	Cobalt Gallery, Dublin
1998	Celtic Art Festival, France
1998	Paul Kane Gallery, Dublin.
1995	Rain Gallery, Temple Bar
1994	Exhibition RTC, Galway
1987	Group Exhibition, RTC, Galway
1986	Group Exhibition, RTC, Galway
1984	Group Exhibition, Oslo, Norway
1982	Group Exhibition, Arts Centre, Galway
1982	Group Exhibition, University Aula Gallery, Galway
1980	College Exhibition, RTC, Galway
1979	Group Exhibition, Galway Arts Festival

From 2000 - 2006 Barbara has worked as a textile Designer, paper Maker, fibre artist, she also set up small Business - product called " The Art of Papermaking", showcase Ireland for three years. She won Index Award for a textile design.

Barbara is a member of The Institute of Designers of Ireland and The Crafts Council of Ireland.